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It takes plenty of time and investment to integrate effective water management solutions into your city - especially where old systems need to be replaced. Here's why it's worth all the effort.

From flooding to droughts, via wastewater, washing, cooking, and blue-green infrastructure... there's a lot to urban water so we've broken down the top stats to help you get your head around it.

Water isn't only for drinking. It's a staple of the economy, sanitation, leisure, transport, and climate control. Because of that, it's a pain to manage well. We present the challenge in plain terms.

What can each of us do to ensure that water remains affordable, fairly distributed, and used efficiently in a world that's demanding more and more of this limited yet vital resource?

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Preventing Day Zero: Lessons from Cape Town

Karl Dickinson -
Day Zero: the moment a city’s water dries up completely. For Cape Town, this deadly scenario came too close, but it was averted thanks to collective action and decisive leadership. This story serves as a get-started guide to conservation...
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How to Create Water-Sensitive Cities

Karl Dickinson -
With water flowing in from beyond the city boundaries, how can we realistically keep it in check? The International Water Association’s 17 principles for water-wise cities may hold the answer. In this article, we take you through the basics...

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