The Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir, a water resource of Hong Kong, which gets most of its supply from the mainland. Photo: Roy Issa
Hong Kong uses enough water to fill 500,000 swimming pools yearly – will it ever run dry?
- Authorities seek to cut down on freshwater usage by 10 per cent by 2030
- Deal with mainland and cheap supply scheme leaves little incentive to conserve
The Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir, a water resource of Hong Kong, which gets most of its supply from the mainland. Photo: Roy Issa