Electric Sky - How Cities Work Series 1 (2013) Part 5 Water Works

How Cities Work Series 1

This series looks at the ingenious engineering that enables cities across the globe to function. Over half of the world's population live in cities, a figure that’s set to rise to two thirds. Each city’s infrastructure is under pressure to provide for an ever increasing population.

Part 5 Water Works

For centuries, cities have been built near a fresh water supply. Without water, we'd be lucky to live three days. This most basic human need can be deadly too… the wrong supply can poison us, or get too close or careless and it can drown thousands in an instant. With every passing year, the challenge of providing water to billions of people becomes harder and harder.

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