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Longwu Water Fund: Introduction
The main study area associated with this analysis was the Longwu Reservoir. This reservoir is located northeast of Huanghu town, Yuhang district, Zhejiang Province and supplies drinking water to two villages of approximately 3,000 people. Total nitrogen and total phosphorus levels have been rising in the drinking water, while dissolved oxygen has been dropping. The nutrient pollution is largely the result of over-application of fertilizer and pesticides for bamboo planting in the catchment. To help address this water security issue, this study explored the technical, financial, and governance aspects of a potential Water Fund to support decision-makers in making a feasibility determination.
