Summary
They ask people to pay more if they use too much water.
They protect lands that could flood during heavy rain.
They turn cleaned‑up water into a new water supply.
Key Points
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Durban and Bhubaneswar ensure low‑income households have reliable water.
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Las Vegas and Bengaluru use higher fees to discourage wasteful water use.
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Seoul and Guwahati have rules to protect flood‑prone areas.
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Windhoek and Chennai show that treated wastewater can become a steady water source.
New Words to Learn
5 wordstariffs
extra charges for using a lot of something
floodplains
flat land that can become flooded when it rains heavily
treated wastewater
water that has been cleaned so it can be used again
protected water access
making sure all people can get water safely
fees
money paid for a service
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