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A New Policy of Water Resources and Environmental Regulation in China

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  • Peipei Zhang

    (Institute of Strategic Planning, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100012, China)

  • Changbo Qin

    (Institute of Strategic Planning, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100012, China)

  • Lei Yu

    (Institute of Strategic Planning, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100012, China)

  • Liyan Yang

    (Institute of Strategic Planning, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100012, China)

  • Lu Lu

    (Institute of Strategic Planning, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100012, China)

Abstract

As a developing country, China is facing serious water pollution and scarcity, which indicates the need for integrated water-resource and environmental regulations. Zoning policies have undergone significant advancements to enhance water-resource utilization in China. However, conflicts and overlaps still exist among these policies. To integrate these zoning policies and regulations, the “Three Lines One Permit” (TLOP) water-environment policy was formulated as a new framework, which included the goal for water quality, upper limits on water-resource utilization, and a permit list. This study presents the main achievements of the TLOP as a case-study in Jinan. The territories of Jinan were divided into 158 water-environment control-units (WECUs) and classified into two types of protected zones, three types of pollution-control zones, and ordinary zones. The total maximum pollutant-loads in the 158 WECUs, and 138 townships were calculated. The water-resource-utilization indicator values and ecological demand of key rivers were specified. The permit lists for the water environment at macroscale, mesoscale, and microscale were compiled from four perspectives: spatial constraints, emissions control, risk prevention, and resource utilization. Finally, suggestions were proposed to promote a more scientific and efficient TLOP policy to enhance human–water harmony.

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  • Peipei Zhang & Changbo Qin & Lei Yu & Liyan Yang & Lu Lu, 2023. "A New Policy of Water Resources and Environmental Regulation in China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-17, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:3:p:2556-:d:1052819
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