A New Policy of Water Resources and Environmental Regulation in China

Peipei Zhang, Changbo Qin, Lei Yu, Liyan Yang () and Lu Lu ()
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Peipei Zhang: Institute of Strategic Planning, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100012, China
Changbo Qin: Institute of Strategic Planning, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100012, China
Lei Yu: Institute of Strategic Planning, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100012, China
Liyan Yang: Institute of Strategic Planning, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100012, China
Lu Lu: Institute of Strategic Planning, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing 100012, China

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 3, 1-17

Abstract: As a developing country, China is facing serious water pollution and scarcity, which indicates the need for integrated water-resource and environmental regulations. Zoning policies have undergone significant advancements to enhance water-resource utilization in China. However, conflicts and overlaps still exist among these policies. To integrate these zoning policies and regulations, the “Three Lines One Permit” (TLOP) water-environment policy was formulated as a new framework, which included the goal for water quality, upper limits on water-resource utilization, and a permit list. This study presents the main achievements of the TLOP as a case-study in Jinan. The territories of Jinan were divided into 158 water-environment control-units (WECUs) and classified into two types of protected zones, three types of pollution-control zones, and ordinary zones. The total maximum pollutant-loads in the 158 WECUs, and 138 townships were calculated. The water-resource-utilization indicator values and ecological demand of key rivers were specified. The permit lists for the water environment at macroscale, mesoscale, and microscale were compiled from four perspectives: spatial constraints, emissions control, risk prevention, and resource utilization. Finally, suggestions were proposed to promote a more scientific and efficient TLOP policy to enhance human–water harmony.

Keywords: water resource and environment zoning; water environmental-quality standards; upper limit of water-resource utilization; permit list for water environment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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