In September, The SMH raised an alarming issue – Sydney should prepare for future water shortages – as Sydney’s water supply is dwindling rapidly, and the situation is expected to worsen with the increasing impacts of climate change and the city’s booming population.
The main problem lies in Sydney’s heavy reliance on rainwater to fill its dams, which then becomes the primary source of drinking water. However, as rainfall patterns become less predictable and droughts more frequent, this crucial water source is diminishing.
