Guardian Australia Environment

My neighbours and I were left with no water this week. Why was I the only one who seemed annoyed?

A burst pipe left me high, dry and desperate to wash my hair. But around me, everyone seemed stoic and unsurprised - no rolling of eyes, tutting or, God forbid, speaking ill of the water company On Monday morning, the water coming out of my tap was but a dribble. Disappointing.…