Protect water collection and storage space

At stream 1 flowing through the territory of village 3, Tan Long commune, which used to be very wide, it was the main water source serving the local people. Now the stream has become a garbage dump when some households bring waste to dump into the stream, causing the water source to be polluted and no one dares to use it.

Youth Union members of Binh Thuan ward collect garbage and clear the flow of the stream passing through the area.

Or at Ho Cheo irrigation lake, with an area of ​​6 hectares in Nhu Han commune, livestock waste from some households living around the area is also accumulating more and more. If there are no measures to prevent it, the risk of water pollution is completely possible.

The water collection and storage space here is not only artificial reservoirs but also includes a large ecosystem. This is the “water bank” of nature, playing a vital role in regulating the flow, minimizing risks from natural disasters and ensuring water sources for daily life and production.

However, the “water bank” is increasingly shrinking and seriously degrading. Under the pressure of urbanization and industrialization, wetlands and riverside forests have been leveled and turned into urban areas, industrial zones or construction works. Encroachment on riverbeds and lakes to build houses and illegal works has significantly reduced the capacity to store and drain water. When it rains heavily, water has no place to be stored or drained, leading to localized flooding. In fact, in recent years, whenever it rains heavily, flooding has occurred commonly not only in urban areas but also in rural areas. Not to mention when the heat wave lasts for a long time, the water reserve is not enough, causing severe drought.

The story of water collection and storage space is no longer the sole responsibility of the Irrigation or Environment sector but has become a common responsibility of the whole society. Comrade Phung The Hieu, Head of the Department of Geology, Minerals and Water Resources (Department of Agriculture and Environment) said: To protect water collection and storage space to ensure environmental sustainability, authorities at all levels need to have clear plans and be determined in protecting these areas; handle firmly any encroachment and sabotage. More importantly, it is necessary to raise public awareness so that each citizen understands the value of these spaces and protects them together.

According to Head of the Department of Geology, Minerals and Water Resources (Department of Agriculture and Environment) Phung The Hieu, it is time for us to stop focusing on superficial development and forget the solid foundation underneath. Protecting water collection and storage space means protecting our livelihoods and those of future generations. This not only helps to minimize the impact of climate change but also ensures water security, creating a clean and sustainable living environment.

Let's act together now, every protected pond, lake, riverbank, stream bank, canal, or planted tree means we are sending our faith and hope for a better future.

Article and photos: Doan Thu

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/xa-hoi/202509/bao-ve-khong-gian-thu-tru-nuoc-5864613/