Fake-Snow Need at 2022 Winter Olympics Spurs China Water Plan

The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing may be more than two years away, but China has developed an ambitious plan for how to get enough water to create fully fake snow, Michael Standaert writes.

• Beijing’s plan aims to reduce water loss from surface runoff and control the volume of water into Beijing, as well as water quality in the Baihe and Yongding rivers, making them safe for drinking through 2022.
• The country estimates needing around 186,000 cubic meters of water (49 million gallons) for making snow during outdoor events like downhill skiing, ski jumping, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. Artificial ...