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What a water-wise city would look like – and how India can get there

Durban and Bhubaneswar have protected water access for low-income households. Las Vegas and Bengaluru use higher tariffs to discourage excessive consumption.

What a water-wise city would look like – and how India can get there

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Durban and Bhubaneswar have protected water access for low-income households.

Las Vegas and Bengaluru use higher tariffs to discourage excessive consumption.

Seoul and Guwahati have strengthened planning rules to protect floodplains.

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Durban and Bhubaneswar have protected water access for low-income households. Las Vegas and Bengaluru use higher tariffs to discourage excessive consumption. Seoul and Guwahati have strengthened planning rules to protect floodplains.

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