Water mafias: It’s like working in a war zone, say municipal workers
/ 1 August 2025

Water mafias: It’s like working in a war zone, say municipal workers

Criminal syndicates destroy and manipulate water infrastructure for profit, undermining the state’s efforts to ensure water for all

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Urban water crisis deepens as poor infrastructure, shortages and unpaid bills take a toll
/ 18 October 2024

Urban water crisis deepens as poor infrastructure, shortages and unpaid bills take a toll

Maintaining infrastructure, fixing leaks and better information sharing are the first crucial steps to fixing the mess

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