there are some ecological problems in xishan water source protection area because of is located in nanshan where have frequent wind disasters, excessive grazing and unreasonable use of land.
但西山水源地由于地处南山风口,风灾频发,多年的过度放牧和不合理利用,使得区域内水土流失严重、荒漠草场植被盖度降低、生态与环境退化严重。