Mongolia to ban on washing vehicles with clean water www.news.mn
On the World Water Day falling on Wednesday, Mongolia emphasized the importance of fresh water, urging the public to conserve water as much as possible.
According to Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the country will soon impose a ban on washing vehicles with clean water.
On average, cars are washed with 2,000,000 liters of clean water per day in Mongolia.
A national conference on water called “Blue Gold” initiated by Mongolian President is underway from Monday to Friday, discussing water resources of the country and pressing issues in the water sector.
As of 2022, about 77 percent of the country’s total territory has been somehow affected by desertification and land degradation, and more than 360 rivers, streams, lakes and springs in the country have dried up.
Published Date:2023-03-28