Made worse by leaky pipes, European water shortages could become a bigger problem that requires short showers.
Why Water Is a Worry
Looking at Cape Town, South Africa and 12 U.S. cities we can see why the basic water tradeoff involves a choice between conservation and affordability.
When to Worry About Water
Approaching Day Zero, the people in Cape Town South Africa were conserving water by singing two minute shower songs and using 50 liters (13 gallons) a day.