Construction of Water Saving Society in China

The water pollution and shortage have imperiled the living environment and the economic development. In order to solve the water shortage effectively, the Chinese government is making an appeal to the citizens for saving water and constructing a water saving society, except for construction of the giant South to North Water Transfer Projects to be completed in 2010. The essence of the water saving society is developing a water resources management system on the basis of water right and water market theory. The operation mechanism of constructing the water saving society and experiences are introduced, taking Dalian, Mianyang and Zhangye cities as examples. The amount of water usage can get the valid control by constructing the water saving society and making comprehensive use of water resources. Various water saving measures and policies should be executes as soon as possible to promote the sustainable development.