Water storage in the Miyun reservoir reaches a historic record

According to authorities, water storage in the Miyun reservoir reached a historic record on September 11. Located northeast of Beijing, the reservoir is a major source of water for the city. [Photo: from Xinhua]

Miyun District, as the largest district in Beijing, is a significant supplier for drinking water and also an important ecological preservation area. The source-water protection area occupies 75% of the entire district. [Photo: from Xinhua]