What a water-wise city would look like – and how India can get there

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Several cities including Durban, Bhubaneswar, Las Vegas, Bengaluru, Seoul, Guwahati, Windhoek, and Chennai have implemented various water management strategies to secure water access, discourage overuse, protect floodplains, and recycle wastewater as a reliable resource.

Durban and Bhubaneswar have protected water access for low-income households. Las Vegas and Bengaluru use higher tariffs to discourage excessive consumption. Seoul and Guwahati have strengthened planning rules to protect floodplains. Windhoek and Chennai show that treated wastewater can become a reliable source of water