Hanoi is accelerating efforts to complete four clean water plant projects to provide quality water supply to the public by 2024-2025.

A worker at the Yen Phu Water Plant. Photo: Thanh Hai/The Hanoi Times

The move was mentioned in the city’s plan to address issues such as water shortages and poor water quality in certain districts, which have caused public concern. The plan outlines four main areas to address these issues.

In terms of water supply, the city aims to maintain maximum production and operational capacities of water plants and stations to meet the highest possible demand from residents. Water distribution will be managed to ensure a balance between supply and demand across different areas, prioritizing regions with a single water source to prevent prolonged water outages.

The city plans to ensure stable operation and sufficient pressure for all current customers regarding the water network. New customers within existing network areas will also receive clean water. Detailed water supply plans will be developed for areas downstream of the pipeline to guarantee a continuous and safe water supply. Additionally, water trucks will be arranged in case of water supply disruptions.

The city will also encourage investors to expand water networks in rural areas and Ba Vi District, targeting 124 communes across 12 districts. By 2024, 54 communes (59,110 households or 236,440 people) will be connected, and by 2025, the remaining 70 communes (58,116 households or 232,465 people) will follow.

Regarding water quality, the city will strengthen the control of source water and treated water quality, with the Water Quality Monitoring Center under the Department of Natural Resources and Environment being responsible for management and oversight.