Late last year, the South African government announced “Day Zero,” the threshold when dam levels would be so low that they would turn off taps and send Cape Town residents to communal water collection points. While this tactic was deemed risky and “apocalyptic,” it ultimately proved effective. The aggressive campaign galvanized citizens into action. Water use is limited to 50 liters/person/day, and those exceeding the limit were subject to heavy fines or having meters installed that shut off water after the limit is surpassed. However, this initiative has forced many farmers to abandon significant portions of their crops, and many in the agricultural industry have lost their jobs. In the wake of these challenges, the government pushed back the “Day Zero” date to 2019, and ideas to bring more water to the city are under consideration. For the full story, see: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/04/back-from-the-brink-how-cape-town-cracked-its-water-crisis.