Izmir, Turkey, is running out of water. In the past few months, the city’s reservoir hit 1% full. But most Turks don’t seem to be getting the message. Water bans are done overnight and are barely noticeable. And the government seems to be having trouble making it clear that people need to conserve. So, the city is using ever-more groundwater. Ben Delico reports from Izmir.
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