In the early summer by the Xinghu Lake, the shimmering water stretches as far as the eye can see, dotted with egrets in flight. A closer look reveals wild ducks frolicking and visitors strolling leisurely, painting a harmonious scene of people and water in perfect unity. As an ecological gem in Jiangbei's Wantou area, this 220,000-square-meter water system of the Yaojiang River has achieved stable Class III water quality and transparency exceeding 1 meter after systematic treatment, becoming a rare urban aquatic sports paradise.

Maintenance Site

With rising summer temperatures, Wantou waters have entered a "boom period" for aquatic plant growth. Across the 220,000-square-meter area, these plants grow at a daily rate of 5 cm, while algae activity intensifies. The maintenance supervisor explains: "Unchecked growth would reduce water clarity and disrupt flow circulation. We've adopted a 'dual-line strategy' to respond." On the surface, new electric harvesters conduct gridded operations daily, boosting efficiency eightfold over manual labor; underwater, smart monitoring systems transmit real-time algae data, establishing a comprehensive "monitoring-alert-response" management chain.

Cleaners Removing Aquatic Plants

The transformation of the Xinghu Lake from traditional manual cleanup to smart governance epitomizes the evolution of aquatic ecological management. Through the integrated implementation of "external pollution interception, internal dredging, and ecological restoration", the water environment has undergone fundamental improvement. Today, 8 smart underwater sensors monitor water quality in real time, dynamic models accurately predict algae proliferation trends, and the "smart dispatch" system enables refined management with second-level issue response.

Cleaners Removing Aquatic Plants

Maintenance worker Master Wang reflects: "In the past, we relied on manual labor. Now, technology not only enhances efficiency but also stabilizes water quality." This innovative "technology + ecology" model has not only revitalized Xinghu but also provided replicable and scalable best practices for urban water governance.

Today, standing on the observation deck, one sees the ripples from kayaks intertwining with the reflections of egrets, a vivid embodiment of the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets."