like low water conservation and reuse rates, creates a reactive water management response. Hence, “Day Zero.” The second mistake is that the supply/demand gap projections universally impact everyone ...

In 2018, Cape Town’s ‘Day Zero’ became the focus for South Africa’s water crisis, but while its circumstances were certainly unique, the causes of its water problems were not—high demand ...

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 ...

The mayor had declared that Day Zero, when officials would shut off water to most homes and businesses in order ... and a heroic, last-ditch conservation effort halted the swift drop in reservoir ...