[The Ministry of Ecology and Environment solicits opinions on the management of key areas for groundwater pollution prevention and control] October 25th, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment is soliciting opinions from the public on the environmental management of key areas for groundwater pollution prevention and control. The public can provide feedback to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment before October 31. This draft for comments strives to build a secure barrier for the safety of groundwater and drinking water through zoning control and source prevention and control. This "Guiding Opinions on Strengthening Environmental Management in Key Areas for the Prevention and Control of Groundwater Pollution (Draft for Comments)" divides key areas with good groundwater quality and weak pollution prevention capabilities into two categories: protection and management. The protection category mainly includes groundwater drinking water source protection areas, recharge areas, etc.; the control category refers to areas with high development value and fragile groundwater. The document proposes stage goals: By 2028, the management system in key areas will be initially formed, and risks will be initially controlled; by 2030, the management and control system will be fully implemented, and the quality of groundwater environment will be stable and improving. Strictly control new projects that may pollute groundwater in key areas, establish a priority prevention and control list of high-risk pollution sources and drinking water sources, build supporting monitoring networks, and prioritize visual design of facilities to reduce hidden leakage risks.