Amidst the winter landscape of the Kunlun Mountain hinterland, snow-capped peaks stand majestically under a crystal-clear sky. At a direct drinking water dispenser installed by his company, Abdulkahar Abdumaiti, an employee of the Second Company of the Second Yecheng Ranch of the Third Division, filled a cup with warm water. Taking a gentle sip, an irrepressible smile immediately spread across his face: "During the dry season before, the water was murky and hard. The kettle would quickly accumulate a thick layer of scale, and drinking the water always felt unsettling. Now, with just a turn of the tap on this dispenser, we have access to clear, sweet, and safe drinking water. It's incredibly reassuring."
This taste of "sweet water" is a vivid example of the Third Division (Tumxuk City)'s efforts to promote integrated urban and rural water supply, marking a leap from simply "having water to drink" to "drinking good water."
The Second Yecheng Ranch is located deep in the Kunlun Mountains. Its four remote companies have long relied on river water and groundwater for production and daily life. During dry periods, issues of high water hardness and excessive turbidity become particularly pronounced, causing inconvenience and becoming a persistent worry for the residents.
In 2024, Xinjiang Tengyuan Water Group Co., Ltd. dispatched a professional team that traversed mountains and valleys into areas with elevations ranging from 1,980 meters to 4,850 meters. Investing over 150,000 yuan, the company installed four direct drinking water dispensers at each of the four companies, bringing clear and safe drinking water directly to the residents' doorsteps. To fundamentally address the water supply challenges in these high-altitude areas, the company plans to invest an additional 300,000 yuan in 2025 for a comprehensive upgrade of the water supply infrastructure—from replacing aging pipelines and upgrading equipment to optimizing water pressure stability and implementing advanced water purification, tackling each issue step by step to achieve a qualitative improvement in the water usage experience for residents.
In the central dispatch center of Xinjiang Tengyuan Water Group Co., Ltd., operational data from various water supply stations flickers in real-time on a large electronic screen. The entire process, from the water source to the tap, is under intelligent supervision to ensure stable water quality compliance. Should any abnormality occur, the system immediately issues an alert and automatically traces the source.
"Assigned personnel at each station are responsible for inspecting and maintaining the pipeline networks. Each person patrols their designated sector at irregular intervals to check for pipe bursts and also conducts road surface inspections. Data from pressure monitoring points and flow meter points are transmitted in real-time, allowing us to monitor the situation at any moment," explained Li Zhipeng, Director of the Dispatch Center. Technical staff work in 24-hour shifts, with repair teams on standby to ensure efficient pipeline operation, maintaining daily patrols especially during holidays.
Water quality monitoring is a critical link in drinking water management. The Third Division (Tumxuk City) has established a water quality inspection and patrol mechanism. In 2025, a total of 473 water samples were tested, all of which met the required standards. "We have set up six standardized water plant laboratories, conducting 10 testing items. The quality inspection center performs a 40-item test monthly, covering microorganisms, heavy metals, disinfection by-products, toxicological indicators, and radioactive indicators," said Xuan Cuihua, a laboratory technician at the quality inspection center.
Beyond strengthening routine testing, Xinjiang Tengyuan Water Group Co., Ltd. is continuously advancing intelligent construction by developing a smart water management platform. This platform enables real-time monitoring and big data analysis of key parameters like water quality, quantity, and pressure. Once fully operational, it will integrate the existing monitoring network and utilize IoT technology for basin-wide data connectivity, enhancing emergency response speed and decision-making科学性. "We have replaced traditional water meters with smart meters for residents in our jurisdiction, allowing us to observe hourly water consumption in real-time. If abnormal data is detected, we promptly contact the user," introduced Xu Shirong, Deputy General Manager of Xinjiang Tengyuan Water Group Co., Ltd.
To ensure the long-term operation of rural water supply projects, the Third Division (Tumxuk City) strictly implements the "three responsible persons" and "three systems" policy for rural water supply. It is exploring a regionally unified management model where the Water Resources Bureau oversees and Xinjiang Tengyuan Water Group Co., Ltd. operates the rural water supply, aiming for unified management, operation, and service. "To enhance service quality and water supply efficiency, the Division has established a smart water supply information management platform for real-time monitoring of the pipeline network. A 24-hour service hotline and WeChat public account have also been set up to ensure timely resolution of public concerns, achieving a public satisfaction rate of over 95%," stated Deng Huanxian, Member of the Party Group and Deputy Director of the Water Resources Bureau of the Third Division (Tumxuk City).
In recent years, the Third Division (Tumxuk City) has consistently adhered to the principles of uniform construction standards, equivalent water quality, and equalized services. It has simultaneously promoted large-scale rural water supply projects, constructing 8 water supply facilities that cover 127 companies across 10 regimental farms, benefiting 30,000 water users. Additionally, 3 integrated water purification plants have been built, gradually establishing an integrated water supply model characterized by uniform water quality, pricing, and service, alongside professional management, informationalized dispatch, and intelligent fee collection.
From the depths of the Kunlun Mountains to the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, streams of clear, sweet water flow continuously through a vast network of pipelines into thousands of households. This transition from "having water to drink" to "drinking good water" vividly illustrates the Third Division (Tumxuk City)'s commitment to a people-centered development philosophy, serving as a living example of local efforts in urban renewal and the continuous improvement of public welfare.
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