VNExpress-Apr 16
Vietnam will need to invest US$20-30 billion on water supply and drainage to make sure that 100% of the population has access to clean water, according to experts. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment forecasts that water use demand by 2030 is about 122.47 billion cubic meters per year. Urban development, discharge of untreated industrial wastewater, and use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture, are putting great pressure on river basins, affecting clean water sources. This is particularly the case for large cities where clean water sources are a concern. Chairman of the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association Nguyen Ngoc Diep said Vietnam is a water-abundant country but it still confronts many issues as a result of climate change, including saltwater intrusion, floods and drought.
Water use in agricultural production, along with thousands of irrigation and hydroelectric dams that ensure water source security pose deterioration and potential safety risks. The online system for monitoring water consumption and exploitation will be maintained and operated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for approximately 600 projects by 2024. Public health has been impacted by water contamination and socioeconomic growth has decreased. As this is happening, the majority of wastewater in Vietnam is not treated before release into the environment. According to Diep, there are 750 clean water treatment facilities in Vietnam as of right now, with a combined capacity of over 1 million cubic meters each day and night. Up to 92% of people living in cities have access to clean water. Read more at: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/environment/vietnam-needs-30b-investment-for-universal-clean-water-access-4735422.html
