{"id":4785,"date":"2023-03-30T17:19:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T16:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/?p=4785"},"modified":"2023-03-30T17:19:06","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T16:19:06","slug":"can-you-drink-the-water-from-the-yellow-river-who","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/can-you-drink-the-water-from-the-yellow-river-who\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you drink the water from the yellow river who?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The yellow river is one of China’s most important rivers, and it has been used for centuries for irrigation and transportation. However, due to pollution from factories and farms, the water in the yellow river is no longer safe to drink. If you are planning to visit China, be sure to bring your own water!<\/p>\n

No, you cannot drink the water from the Yellow River.<\/p>\n

How do people use the water from the Yellow River? <\/h2>\n

Agricultural water in the Yellow River (YR) basin is located in arid and semi-arid regions, accounting for more than 70% of the total human water consumption. Irrigation is the most important mode of agricultural development, especially in upper reaches (UR).<\/p>\n

The Yellow River is one of the most important rivers in China and it is also the longest river in the country. The river is named after the color of the silt that it carries. The Yellow River is also known as the “Mother River” because it is the cradle of Chinese civilization. The river is also the second-largest river in Asia by discharge volume.<\/p>\n

How does the Yellow River affect humans <\/h3>\n