💧 China’s South-North $62 Billion Water Transfer Megaproject
南水北调中线工程 • Central Route Infrastructure Network
The South-to-North Water Diversion Project in China is the largest of its kind ever undertaken. This project involves drawing water from southern rivers and supplying it to the dry north.
🗺️ Infrastructure Network Map
🏗️ Key Infrastructure Facilities
| Facility Name | Chinese Name | Type | Location | Function |
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Danjiangkou Reservoir
Asia’s largest artificial freshwater reservoir. Primary water source with 13 billion m³ annual capacity. Dam raised 2005-2009.
Yellow River Crossing
Engineering marvel: 4.25 km twin tunnels passing 35 meters below Yellow River bed. Capacity: 280 m³/s flow rate.
Beijing Terminal
Tuancheng Lake serves as final receiving point, providing 70% of Beijing’s urban tap water through 75 km pipeline network.
Jiaozuo Urban Canal
Unique 10-km green corridor running through downtown. Supplies 430+ million m³/year while creating urban ecological space.
Gravity-Fed System
Entire 1,267 km route uses natural elevation drop – no pumping required. Average gradient: 1:10,000 for energy efficiency.
Water Quality Impact
Eliminated high-fluoride groundwater use in Shijiazhuang, benefiting 5+ million people with safer drinking water.
