Construction of clean water facilities

Over the years, Thanh Hoa province has focused on investing in the construction of rural clean water supply projects, contributing to improving the quality of life for people, especially in remote areas. However, many projects quickly deteriorate, operate inefficiently, or are abandoned, resulting in wasted resources. Improving the efficiency of management and sustainable exploitation of clean water projects is becoming an urgent requirement to serve rural development and protect public health.

Workers at the Tien Loc Water Treatment Plant inspect the valve system at the water reservoir.

According to statistics from the Thanh Hoa Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Center, the province currently has over 1,000 centralized water supply systems, providing clean water to approximately 65% ​​of the rural population. Of these, about 350 systems are funded by the State budget, while the remainder are built through community mobilization and social organizations. Many of these systems have proven highly effective, significantly improving the living conditions of the people.

A prime example is the former Hoang Xuan Commune Water Treatment Plant (now Hoang Phu Commune). The plant, operational since 2018, has a designed capacity of 6,500 m³/day, providing a stable supply of clean water to thousands of households in the commune and surrounding areas. Thanks to this plant and distribution pipeline network, residents no longer need to use well water as before.

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Dung, a local resident, shared: "Since the arrival of piped water, daily life has become much more convenient, and young children suffer from fewer intestinal illnesses."

Bringing the facility into operation has helped provide a stable supply of clean water year-round, while also generating sufficient revenue to cover operating and maintenance costs, ensuring the sustainable operation of the facility.

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However, alongside the effective operating models, in many mountainous areas of the province, numerous centralized water supply systems are deteriorating, operating intermittently, or have ceased operation altogether. The main reasons are the lack of a clear management and operation unit; insufficient funding for regular maintenance; technology and pipeline systems unsuitable for the terrain; and the fact that people have not yet developed the habit of using tap water, leading to low consumption and insufficient funds to cover maintenance costs.

Faced with this situation, Thanh Hoa province is implementing various solutions to improve the efficiency of clean water facilities. One approach considered effective is to shift the management model from a "commune-level management board" to one that entrusts it to capable units such as environmental service cooperatives, water supply enterprises, or cooperative groups. This model helps to manage and operate the facilities more professionally, with greater responsibility in terms of finance, technology, and regular maintenance.

Trieu Son Clean Water Service Joint Stock Company is one of the pioneers in this model. Currently, the company manages and operates 6 centralized water treatment plants in the area, providing a stable supply of clean water to tens of thousands of households.

Mr. Nguyen Huy Nhan, the company director, stated: “Without a specialized unit to manage them, many projects would quickly deteriorate and operate inefficiently. Entrusting management to a business ensures technical standards, stable operation, and proactive maintenance funding. However, to make this model even more effective, initial investment support policies are needed, especially in mountainous areas where consumption is low and investment costs are high.”

Alongside this, efforts to raise public awareness about the importance of using clean water have been intensified. Authorities at all levels, in coordination with the health sector and various organizations, have launched numerous communication campaigns highlighting the benefits of using clean water and improving rural sanitation, encouraging people to proactively connect to the system and pay the required fees to maintain the infrastructure. Many localities have implemented mechanisms to partially subsidize the initial connection costs for poor and near-poor households, thereby encouraging their participation.

The province is also actively mobilizing social resources, encouraging businesses to participate in investing in the construction of clean water facilities through public-private partnerships (PPP) or entirely through private investment. According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment, Thanh Hoa province aims to increase the percentage of rural population with access to clean water to 75% during the 2021-2025 period, with at least 50% using water that meets the standards set by the Ministry of Health . To achieve this goal, in addition to budget funds, the province plans to mobilize hundreds of billions of VND from businesses, international organizations, and the community.

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To ensure the efficient and sustainable operation of water supply projects, technical aspects are also emphasized. New projects will be designed to suit the terrain and population conditions, with long-term operational plans in mind, avoiding scattered investments that lack exploitation potential. At the same time, existing projects will be reviewed and evaluated to develop plans for upgrading, repairing, or repurposing them, preventing deterioration and waste.

Text and photos: Chi Pham

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/xay-dung-cac-cong-trinh-nuoc-sach-290292.htm