Hanoi will pour VND27.7 billion ($1.3 million) into building connected water supply systems between communes and improving hygiene in medical stations and schools. Of which, VND24 billion will be used to improve the water supply system in a number of communes of six districts including Thuong Tin, Phu Xuyen, Ung Hoa, My Duc, Me Linh and Thanh Oai between 2014 and 2015. When completed, the project will enable around 260,000 Hanoians living in rural areas to use safe drinking water. An amount of VND2.2 billion ($103,400) will be invested in bettering hygiene conditions at communal healthcare stations and schools while VND1.5 billion ($70,500 ) will be allocated to raise the effectiveness of water supply management. The city strives to provide potable water for 90 percent of its population, with 60% being able to access fresh water certificated by the Ministry of Health. (vietnamplus.vn Dec 11)
