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In Spain's drought-hit Costa Blanca, people queue for bottled water

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80% Informative

A severe drought has rendered tap water undrinkable in several towns along Spain 's Costa Blanca .

As water levels have dropped, salinity has increased, prompting authorities to deem tap water unsafe for drinking or cooking.

Overdevelopment, climate change and mass tourism during the summer months have exacerbated the problem, activists say.

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91

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97

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56

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formal

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English

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58

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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