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Economic development & people’s livelihoods remain ‘main axis’ of governance: Chui

The local government will continue to regard developing the economy and improving people’s livelihoods as the “main axis” of its governance.

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Is tap water in Macau safe to drink?

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Where does your water come from?

In end-2016, Macau’s total population was 644,900 and annual water consumption hit 86.70 million cubic meters. The number had been steadily rising. “Over the past decade, Macau’s population has increased by nearly 26 percent and water consumption has increased by 44 percent, with the [Taipa and Coloane] islands seeing the most significant growth in water consumption."

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