EDITORIAL | The trickle-down impact of water outages is threatening to drown us

Constant dry taps do not bode well for institutions where water is a lifeline

19 November 2023 - 21:10 By TIMESLIVE PREMIUM EDITORIAL

Water shortages may be an inconvenience to many people as they go about their daily lives, such as preparing to go to work or school. In some cases, households may make alternative arrangements to obtain water when municipalities fail to provide. ..

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