Mainland water powers Macao's development

To permanently secure the water supply during dry seasons, a mega water system, with a volume amounting to 43.33 million cubic meters, was built in 2011, bringing Zhuhai's total water storage to 100 million cubic meters.

"People in Macao have not been affected by the salt tide or water shortages since the system was put into operation," said Chu Wai Man, vice manager of Macao Water Supply Company.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, and the 60th year since Zhuhai began to deliver water to Macao.

Macao's economy has developed rapidly over the past 20 years, with its per capita GDP ranking amongst the highest in the world. It is also one of the fastest-growing regions around the globe.

Official data show that Zhuhai's annual water supply to Macao has topped 100 million cubic meters, accounting for 98 percent of Macao's freshwater consumption.