Beijing’s Water and Waste Performance at Olympics Earns Gold
October 5, 2009
Beijing achieved and largely exceeded the drinking water and waste-management goals it set as part of its bid for last summer’s Olympics, according to a new report.
“Beijing prepared impressively in these areas for the Olympic games. In the end, the city improved its drinking water, as well as its waste-disposal and recycling systems,” said Cy Jones, a senior associate at the World Resources Institute WRI) and lead author of two chapters within the report, which was produced by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with several partners.
WRI’s research — covering the water and waste chapters — found that the city’s drinking water treatment plants met China’s new water quality standards and guidelines set by the World Health Organization. Beijing also expanded its wastewater collection and treatment systems, enabling the city to treat 92% of its wastewater during the games.
“Beijing’s aggressive efforts before the Olympics show that it’s possible for cities to minimize water consumption, maximize the use of available rainwater and treated wastewater, and protect critical surface-water resources,” Jones added. “Beijing’s efforts and our recommendations can act as a guide for future Olympic host cities.”
来源: World Resources Institute
October 5, 2009
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