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Megacitites with water stress
Fast-growing cities with millions of people – and water stress is the result.
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Water-scarce regions
Not enough water for all: these regions are among the world's most water-stressed.
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London
London
United Kingdom
9000000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
1,008,000,000 liters =
6.7m bath tubs
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Shanghai
Shanghai
China
24000000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
4,295,616,438 liters =
1,718 Olympic-size swimming pools
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Beijing
Beijing
China
22000000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
4,840,000,000 liters =
1,936 Olympic-size swimming pools
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Delhi
Delhi
India
18000000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
7,076,160,000 liters =
2,830 Olympic-size swimming pools
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Karachi
Karachi
Pakistan
15000000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
4,131,972,603 liters =
1,653 Olympic-size swimming pools
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Istanbul
Istanbul
Turkey
14000000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
9,863,013,699 liters =
65.7m bath tubs
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Tokyo
Tokyo
Japan
13500000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
1,535,227,000 liters =
10.2m bath tubs
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Moscow
Moscow
Russia
11500000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
3,395,145,000 liters =
113,000 tank trucks
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Chongqing
Chongqing
China
10000000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
3,010,000,000 liters =
1,204 Olympic-size swimming pools
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Cairo
Cairo
Egypt
9500000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
2,565,000,000 liters =
17.1m bath tubs
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Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico
9000000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
3,890,410,959 liters =
1,556 Olympic-size swimming pools
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong
China
7500000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
1,252,500,000 liters =
8.3m bath tubs
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Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile
Chile
7500000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
4,125,000,000 liters =
137,500 tank trucks
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Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
6500000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
1,560,000,000 liters =
52,000 tank trucks
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Sydney
Sydney
Australia
5000000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
3,424,657,534 liters =
114,155 tank trucks
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles
United States
4000000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
1,358,904,110 liters =
9m bath tubs
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Dubai
Dubai
UAE
3000000
Inhabitants
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Water use per day
729,000,000 liters =
24,300 tank trucks
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South Africa and Namibia
South Africa and Namibia
Africa
59000000
Inhabitants
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Lack of rain leads to drought – currently the case in Cape Town; agriculture/industry are heavy water users
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Morocco
Morocco
Africa
35000000
Inhabitants
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Rain is rare; agriculture uses a lot of water
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India
India
Asia
1339000000
Inhabitants
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Monsoon seasons with little rain lead to drought; water pollution
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Australia
Australia
Australia
24000000
Inhabitants
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Arid climate
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Northern China
Northern China
Asia
1403000000
Inhabitants
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Agriculture/industry are heavy water users; water pollution is an increasing problem
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Egypt, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
Asia & Africa
142000000
Inhabitants
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One of the world's driest regions, yet many people live here
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California
California
Northern America
39000000
Inhabitants
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Lack of snow rain in winter leads to drought (as was the case in 2012-2017); fast-growing population
Water hotspots
Water is getting scarcer in many places. Find out more about some of the world's hotspots.
Megacitites with water stress
Fast-growing cities with millions of people – and water stress is the result.
Water-scarce regions
Not enough water for all: these regions are among the world's most water-stressed.
Water-saving tips
Follow these simple tips to conserve water the easy way.
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Tip 1
Repair a dripping faucet immediately.
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Tip 2
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
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Tip 3
Swap a deep bath for a short shower.
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Tip 4
Cut one minute off your shower time.
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Tip 5
Always turn off the water while lathering.
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Tip 6
Only use the washing machine when it is fully loaded (i.e. the size of a fist left to spare).
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Tip 7
Avoid using the pre-wash setting on your washing machine.
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Tip 8
If you don't have a dishwasher use a bowl to wash up rather than doing the dishes under a running faucet.
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Tip 9
Don't pre-rinse dirty dishes under a running faucet – your dishwasher will be able to clean them!
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Tip 10
Only use your dishwasher when it is full.
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Tip 11
Water plants' roots rather than the leaves.
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Tip 12
Only water your garden in the early morning or in the evening to avoid evaporation.
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Water-saving tips
Follow these simple tips to conserve water the easy way.
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Tip 1
Repair a dripping faucet immediately.
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Tip 2
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
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Tip 3
Swap a deep bath for a short shower.
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Tip 4
Cut one minute off your shower time.
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Tip 5
Always turn off the water while lathering.
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Tip 6
Only use the washing machine when it is fully loaded (i.e. the size of a fist left to spare).
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Tip 7
Avoid using the pre-wash setting on your washing machine.
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Tip 8
If you don't have a dishwasher use a bowl to wash up rather than doing the dishes under a running faucet.
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Tip 9
Don't pre-rinse dirty dishes under a running faucet – your dishwasher will be able to clean them!
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Tip 10
Only use your dishwasher when it is full.
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Tip 11
Water plants' roots rather than the leaves.
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Tip 12
Only water your garden in the early morning or in the evening to avoid evaporation.
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Water-saving products for the home
For additional water and energy savings at home, you can use Neoperl products. They are available for the washbasin, shower and kitchen and are easily fitted to your current bathroom, kitchen or shower faucet.
Water savers for the washbasin
Neoperl offers a large selection of aerators. These little helpers at the tip of the washbasin faucet shape the water stream and prevent annoying splashing. In addition, they ensure that exactly the right amount of water flows – and not a drop more.
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Water-saving products for professional use
Neoperl's water-saving products can quickly and easily be fitted to existing faucets and help conserve water and energy from day 1. You will typically see a return on investment after just a couple of weeks. Our wide range of products suits every need, whether your business is in the hospitality sector or is concerned with facility management for companies, public buildings or tenders. We would be glad to help you find the right products – please get in touch.
Water savers for hotels
Water savers by Neoperl lower the flow of washbasin and shower faucets – without lowering the comfort of your guests. Quite the opposite: more and more travelers actively seek guest accommodation that offers environmental credentials and uses valuable resources in an efficient manner.
Water savers for offices and public facilities
Neoperl has the right products for washbasins and shower rooms in public buildings and offices. We can also assist you when it comes to energy efficiency certification. Please contact us for more information and advice.
Public tenders
Neoperl has successfully taken part in public tenders around the world. Please see the success stories below and contact us to find out more.
Friends of Water-saving
Many organizations have recognized drinking water's immense value. Find out about them and their work here.
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