Day Zero: how Cape Town stopped the taps running dry

What is the term used to describe the moment when Cape Town's water systems would be turned off?

• Zero Hour

• Day Zero

• Drought Day

• Water Crisis

How much water are Capetonians currently using per day?

• 700 million liters

• 450 million liters

• 505 million liters

• 600 million liters

What innovative method do some Cape Town residents use to save water in their homes?

• Installing solar panels

• Recycling greywater for toilets

• Using seawater for cooking

• Using rainwater for drinking

What is one of the controversial measures taken to avoid Day Zero?

• Confiscating water containers

• Closing all public pools

• Banning all car washes

• Limiting water to 100 liters per person

What is the fine for car washers using municipal drinking water?

• £100

• £200

• £300

• £400

How have water restrictions affected wealthier households in Cape Town?

• They have increased their water usage

• They have moved to other cities

• They have adopted water-saving practices of poorer households

• They have started using bottled water

What percentage of Cape Town's water is used by the townships?

• 10%

• 20%

• 4%

• 25%

What is one of the solutions Cape Town is investing in to address the water crisis?

• Importing water from other countries

• Desalination plants

• Drilling more wells

• Building more dams

How long do experts believe it will take for Cape Town's dams to recover?

• One year

• Two years

• Five years

• Three years

What is a key factor driving the need for equitable water access in Cape Town?

• Economic growth

• High levels of inequality

• Agricultural needs

• Tourism demands