Xifeng rural water supply improvement project 85% complete

Work on the 2026 rural water supply maintenance project in Xifeng county is progressing rapidly, with 85 percent of construction completed. Once finished, the project will address problems such as aging water supply facilities and insufficient water pressure, improving the efficiency and reliability of rural water supply networks.

Launched in September, the project involves repairing and upgrading pipelines, installing water meter boxes, gate valves, reservoir level gauges, and remote pump control equipment, and replacing water pumps and pump control cabinets. It covers seven townships and subdistricts, including Yongyang subdistrict, Liuchang town, benefiting more than 30,000 residents.

A worker installs a gate valve for the water supply facilities in Qianben village, Liuchang town. [Photo/xifeng.gov.cn]

So far, 18,567 meters of pipelines have been upgraded, along with the installation of 143 water meters, 37 valves, 15 remote control devices, and 13 sets of level gauges, solar panels and battery packs. Three water pumps have also been replaced. The project is expected to be fully completed by the end of November.

Alongside infrastructure improvements, the project is introducing a smarter water supply management system. Reservoir level gauges and remote pump control devices allow staff members to monitor water levels and pump operations in real time, enabling remote supervision, early fault warnings and more precise scheduling. These upgrades are expected to reduce maintenance costs and improve the system's responsiveness and operational safety.

"During holidays and festivals, we used to worry about low water pressure. Sometimes, there wasn't even enough pressure to take a shower upstairs. Now, I can see workers replacing the old pipes with wider ones and installing new water meter boxes. I feel much more reassured," said Cai Tingyong, a resident of Qianben village in Liuchang town.