As host of Citizens Climate Radio I chatted with two residents of Cape Town, South Africa about “Day Zero.” If it sounds ominous, it is because it is. Sometime over the next few months the city will have to turn off the water that is piped into homes.
Because of a climate change magnified drought, mismanagement, lack of preparation, overcrowding, and wasteful water practices by much of the middle class, there is not enough water in the dams.
Residents are in a panic as they prepare for Day Zero. In addition to figuring out how they will live within 25 liters of water daily, they are working hard to reduce water use right now in hope of holding off the crisis.
Listen to the entire episode of Citizens Climate Radio to hear more of what Helen Moffett has to say. Also meet Judith Abrahams, who shares her insights about the crisis.
Dig Deeper
- Helen Moffett’s Blog about the Water Crisis and more
- Industrial Development Corporation, Project Funding Company where Judy Abrahams works
- Ten Good Things about Cape Town’s Drought by Patrick Dowling
- Cape Town Water Crisis Wikipedia Page
- Itzapala, Mexico City Water Crisis
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