Of which, 24 billion VND(1.12 million USD) will be used to improve the water supply system in anumber of communes of six districts including Thuong Tin, Phu Xuyen, UngHoa, 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 2.2 billion VND (103,400 USD) will be invested inbettering hygiene conditions at communal healthcare stations and schoolswhile 1.5 billion VND (70,500 USD) will be allocated to raise theeffectiveness of water supply management.
The city strives toprovide potable water for 90 percent of its population, with 60 percen tbeing able to access fresh water certificated by the Ministry ofHealth.-VNA