Policy Digest: July 10

Plans call for establishment of low-carbon sewage plants

The National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development jointly released a notice on July 3 announcing plans to establish 100 low-carbon sewage treatment plants across the country.

According to the notice, a group of exemplary plants will be selected from the already established ones through a comprehensive evaluation system based on indicators such as water quality, energy conservation, carbon reduction and resource utilization efficiency.

The remaining plants will be newly established, renovated or expanded based on the standards of the exemplary ones.

Meanwhile, efforts will be made to improve supporting pipeline networks to enhance the efficiency of domestic sewage collection and treatment, reduce energy consumption, lower carbon dioxide emissions and promote the recycling and use of energy and resources.

By taking these steps, China aims to build 100 exemplary low-carbon sewage treatment plants by the end of 2025 to enhance energy efficiency and bolster greenhouse gas control in the sewage disposal sector, the notice said.

China Daily - Xinhua