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Day Zero: Where next?
In 2018, Cape Town’s ‘Day Zero’ became ... is no stranger to drought. In 2019, rural communities south of Durban had to survive weeks without municipal water, depending instead upon ...
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Six products that helped beat Day Zero
As drought brought severe water shortages to the people of Cape Town, it also inspired the use of some innovative water-saving products. A fully loaded dishwasher uses 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of ...
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Drought can hit almost anywhere: How 5 cities that nearly ran dry got water use under control
Many cities have had to confront major water supply crises in recent years. Perhaps the most well-known example is Cape Town’s “Day Zero.” After three years of persistent drought in the ...
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Mexico City is running out of water due to a drought crisis affecting 22 MILLION as 'Day Zero' when its supply won't be enough for residents is just weeks away
The Mexican government reduced the amount of water that three reservoirs provide the 22 million people that reside in the Mexico City metropolitan area A severe drought has affected Mexico's ...
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Drought can hit almost anywhere: How five cities that nearly ran dry got water use under control
Many cities have had to confront major water supply crises in recent years. Perhaps the most well-known example is Cape Town's "Day Zero." After three years of persistent drought in the region ...