RS: South to North Water Transfer

Question 1

Where is the South-North transfer scheme located?

Answer 1

Three routes divert water from Yangtze to Yellow basin.

2/3 routes are complete.

Question 2

Environmental impacts of water supply scheme?

Answer 2

• Danjiankou dam raised by 15m = flooded land = destroyed habitats
• Decreased velocity of Hanshui river downstream = increased algal blooms.
• Decreased downstream flow of Yangtze = reduced freshwater = increased saltwater intrusion = affects delta ecosystem = freshwater species die
• Water transported through industrial zones = expensive to treat