May
June
Studies show that tapping into social norms can reveal simple , effective ways to significantly reduce water consumption in communities where water is scarce .
Source : Datta et al . ( 2015 ) A Behavioral Approach to Water Conservation : Evidence from Costa Rica .
July
Globally , 54 % of people live in urban areas ; and this is projected to reach 66 % by 2050 . Meeting their basic water and sanitation needs will require strong , accountable and inclusive institutions and adequate investment .
Source : United Nations ( 2014 ) World Urbanization Prospects : The 2014 Revision , Highlights
August
In Bolivia , reuse of untreated wastewater to irrigate crops is alleviating pressure on water supply . With the right wastewater treatment it can also be a safe and sustainable water source for farming .
Source : Cisneros at al . ( 2015 ) Supporting poor- ¬ inclusive water and sanitation sector reform : wastewater reuse for irrigation in Bolivia production , commercialization , and consumption of wastewater irrigated crops in the Altiplano region .
The availability of water for cities in the catchment is shrinking due to land ¬ use changes , demands for irrigation and energy , environmental degradation , climate change , and new urban settlements upstream . Often there is not enough water to satisfy all users .
Source : World Bank ( 2012 ) Integrated Urban Water Management ¬ Lessons and Recommendations from Regional Experiences in Latin America , Central Asia , and Africa
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