The Ministry of Construction will invest around 9.4 trillion VND (495 million USD) in a programme to prevent clean water losses in 2010.

The money will come from the State budget, official development assistance (ODA) and commercial loans.

The programme will focus on raising public awareness of water using and improving the management capacity for local authorities and water suppliers as well as perfecting mechanisms and policies on water loss prevention.

In addition to saving clean water and increasing water supply efficiency, the programme aims to reduce costs and improve the quality of water and supply services./.