Growing concern over water quality

There is growing public concern over the quality of water in China, with more than 75 percent of urban residents now saying they are willing to pay more for safe water, according to a report published on Monday.

The Value of Water Index, conducted by US-based Xylem Inc, a global water technology provider, and Beijing-headquartered E20 Environment Platform, shows that 96 percent of urban Chinese believe the country faces serious water supply issues.

The biggest concerns are pollution, industrial discharge and overconsumption.