CLEAN : Cape Town braces for water shut off

The video discusses the challenges of water scarcity, highlighting human resilience in overcoming such issues. It explores solutions like desalination and other remedial actions. The focus shifts to Cape Town, where residents face strict water usage limits due to historical overconsumption. The city has managed to reduce water demand significantly, but further reductions are needed. The video concludes with a personal perspective on adapting to these challenges and the importance of being resourceful.

What is one of the reasons mentioned for not building more dams?

• Environmental concerns

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of technology

• Human capacity to overcome challenges

What is the daily water usage limit for residents of Cape Town?

• 25 liters

• 50 liters

• 75 liters

• 100 liters

What was the historical water consumption level in Cape Town before restrictions?

• 600 million liters

• 1.2 billion liters

• 800 million liters

• 450 million liters

What is the current target for water demand reduction in Cape Town?

• 500 million liters

• 300 million liters

• 600 million liters

• 450 million liters

How are citizens encouraged to deal with the water scarcity issue?

• By being resourceful

• By ignoring the rules

• By using more water

• By relocating to other areas