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 ...

But some water experts warn the situation has now reached such critical levels that Mexico City could hit "day zero" in a matter ... But the conservation measure may be far too little too late.