Queuing for water in Hong Kong in May 1963, when the supply was only turned on for four hours every four days. Experts say that modern residents should become accustomed to using less water.Photo: SCMP
Queuing for water in Hong Kong in May 1963, when the supply was only turned on for four hours every four days. Experts say that modern residents should become accustomed to using less water.Photo: SCMP
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Hongkongers should cut their water consumption, experts say

The amount of drinking water from Guangdong is likely to be reduced in the near future. Activists say that Hongkongers should start efforts to cut consumption now, writes Bernice Chan

Bernice Chan
Bernice Chan

Updated: 9:47am, 23 Aug, 2013

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Queuing for water in Hong Kong in May 1963, when the supply was only turned on for four hours every four days. Experts say that modern residents should become accustomed to using less water.Photo: SCMP
Queuing for water in Hong Kong in May 1963, when the supply was only turned on for four hours every four days. Experts say that modern residents should become accustomed to using less water.Photo: SCMP
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