The "drinking water problem" is the reported central problem for Yanqing farmers.

“吃水难”是延庆农民反映的焦点问题。

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He says that while it is unlikely that residents will be using the river directly for drinking water, it may pose a problem for water companies.

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Drinking water is not so much of a problem, it's the daily routines.

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