In Baishuitang village in Babao township, Songzi city, central China's Hubei province, a river runs through the community, with well-maintained pathways and green belts stretching along both sides, creating a picturesque rural scene with golden wheat fields in the distance. "In the past, wastewater was discharged directly into the river, causing an unbearable smell in summer," said Li Zhaoyu, an official with the village, as he patrolled along the riverbank with a straw hat on his head. Photo shows the beautiful scenery of Zaoshulin village, Liusheng township, Zaoyang city, central China's Hubei province.
(People's Daily Online/Li Ming) Every 30 meters along the way, there is a sewer inspection manhole. He occasionally lifted the cover to check if the drainage at the bottom was clear. Arriving at a sewage treatment facility, he opened the equipment control box to ensure that everything was running smoothly.
In 2022, Baishuitang village successfully established sewage treatment facilities, linking all household wastewater to an underground pipeline network for centralized treatment, said Li. The treated water can be reused for irrigation in farmland, achieving cyclic utilization, he added. With the implementation of sewage interception, dredging, and water replacement, the river's water quality has seen a notable improvement.
creating a clear and clean environment that offers villagers a good place to relax and take a walk. Li has been given the responsibility of managing and .
