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?
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...
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...
Want to know more about integrated water management and how your city can use this valuable resource more responsibly? These are the experts with the answers.