Vietnam, Finland co-host event on risk management in water supply
A seminar co-hosted by Vietnam and Finland in the framework of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) High-level Political Forum has spotlighted the importance of access to safe water and smooth water supply especially in urban areas.
Hanoi (VNA) – A seminar co-hosted by Vietnam and Finland in theframework of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) High-levelPolitical Forum has spotlighted the importance of access to safe water andsmooth water supply especially in urban areas.
The July 9 event drew the participation of representatives from the Ministry ofConstruction’s Technical Infrastructure Agency, Finland’s Poyry company andAalto University, the World Health Organisation, and many representatives fromUN members.
The Water Safety Plan (WSP), developed by Finland to reduce risks in watersupply, has been piloted in Hai Phong and Da Nang cities, and Dong Naiprovince. The useful tool for ensuring safe drinking water has been adjusted tosuit Vietnamese water plants and the country’s regulations.
Many experts described this as a vivid illustration for the soundingpublic-private partnership with Finland in the research on water safety plan asrecommended by the WHO.
Vietnamese representatives affirmed that the pilot projects are in line withthe water plants’ capacity, and the WSP helps the plants ensure steadyoperation as well as have effective measures to prevent and addressinterruption in the supplying system.
The move will contribute to the realisation of Indicators 6.1 and 6.2 ondrinking water and sanitation and hygiene under the Sustainable DevelopmentGoal 6, they said.-VNA
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Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) 
