Marseilles in France takes great pride in the history and the quality of its water. Water can be drunk straight from the tap anywhere in the city and it is available 24/7. The pride is obvious in its politicians and city leaders, drawing therefore much attention to investment and management of this resource. Tracing to Roman antiquity, wells and water pipes have been excavated and preserved. A canal now brings water to the city from the Durance river and which most of Marseilles drinks.
Bangalore, when it started getting water from the Cauvery in the early 1970s, also took great pride in not only the engineering feat in getting the water but people swore by the good taste of it. Even now Cauvery water being available in the house is stated proudly by many a middle class householder.
