摘要
As this year's World Water Day, which was designated by the United Nations in 1993, approaches on Mmarch 22. Pan Kemin, Man ager of the Miyun Reservoir in suburban Beijing, can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Having suffered through many years of stress brought about by low water reserves, Pan is now confident that the city has overcome a major challenge to its life's blood. Built in 1960. the Miyun Reservoir is Beijing's main source of surface water and plays a decisive role in ensuring the capital's water supply.
As this year's World Water Day, which was designated by the United Nations in 1993, approaches on Mmarch 22. Pan Kemin, Man ager of the Miyun Reservoir in suburban Beijing, can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Having suffered through many years of stress brought about by low water reserves, Pan is now confident that the city has overcome a major challenge to its life's blood. Built in 1960. the Miyun Reservoir is Beijing's main source of surface water and plays a decisive role in ensuring the capital's water supply.