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Explained S1E19 — The World's Water Crisis
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Explained•Season 1•Episode 19

The World's Water Crisis

8.2/10 · 525 votesSep 12, 201817 min

Ranked #1 of 20 in Season 1•+0.9 vs season avg

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The global water crisis is at an inflection point. How do we price our most valuable resource, while also ensuring access to it as a human right?

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Episode Summary

"The World's Water Crisis" is episode 19 of Explained season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 525 votes, ranking #1 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on September 12, 2018.

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