Summary
Las Vegas and Bengaluru raise water prices to limit excessive use.
Seoul and Guwahati enforce planning rules that protect flood‑prone areas.
Windhoek and Chennai demonstrate that treated wastewater can be a reliable water source.
Key Points
4 points1
Protected water access in Durban and Bhubaneswar helps vulnerable households.
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Higher water tariffs in Las Vegas and Bengaluru aim to reduce wasteful consumption.
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Strengthened planning regulations in Seoul and Guwahati safeguard floodplains.
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Successful reuse of treated wastewater in Windhoek and Chennai offers a sustainable water supply.
New Words to Learn
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charges added to the price of water to encourage people to use less
floodplains
low‑lying land that can become covered with water during floods
treated wastewater
water that has been cleaned so it can be used again for things like drinking or irrigation
protected water access
ensuring that all people, especially the poor, can get safe water
planning rules
official guidelines that decide how land can be built or used
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