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2010年 全国水利发展统计公报
2010 Statistic Bulletin on China Water Activities

Water pricing reform. In 2010, reform of irrigation water pricing had been
promoted. New water pricing mechanism such as two parts water tariff and
added charging for accumulated usage, had been initiated. The tap water
charge had been enhanced. Methods and implementation provisions for water
pricing management came into effect in 25 provinces (autonomous regions,
municipalities). In 2010, the average water charge for industries of 36 large
and medium cities was 3.68 Yuan/m3. The average charge for tap water was
1.9 Yuan/m3.

Reform and management of hydropower. Transformation of water use
right on parable basis has been implemented in 16 provinces (autonomous
regions, municipalities). Relevant implementation regulations were worked
out by 10 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities). Administrative rules
and regulations for water-power resource development and utilization were
promulgated by 16 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities). There were 12
provinces clearly defines that water administrative departments are responsible for
integrating management of water energy resources. Correction was made by all
3,415 hydropower stations that have no permits according to order of the Ministry
of Water Resources. At the same time, another 1,785 hydropower stations that
violating the relevant rules and regulations were cleared out for correction. More
than 5,200 hydropower stations that were not satisfactory to relevant rules and
regulations had completed correction.

Water safety supervision. There were 31 accidents with 42 people dead. There
were 87 inspection teams that completed inspection of 304 construction projects.
The inspected projects covers 28 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities),
and involved a total investment of 14.8 billion Yuan. The completed inspection
report reached to 304. There were 304 notification were released for the correction
of violating activities of work safety laws and regulations.

Reservoir resettlement. In 2010, the resettlements were 81,000 people. Land
acquisition and resettlement of national under-construction dam projects, namely
Zaoshi, Baise, Ni’erji, have involved resettlement of 120,900 people of 32,000
household in 216 villages of 28 townships in 8 counties of 6 provinces, with an

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