The current water shortages in Mexico City contrast remarkably with the city "s situation in the past. When the Spanish. Arrived at the Aztec Capital in 1519.they found stone building and gardens set on an island in the middle of a vast series. Of interconnected lakes an "enchanted vision" according to one Spanish soldier. The Spanish destroyed, the buildings and. Began draining the water from the lakes to build what became Mexico City. For the next, four centuries the city was able. To meet its water needs from, wells springs shallow, the and remaining lake water. In the mid-nineteenth century the residents,, Of the city began taking water from the underlying aquifer. In the, twentieth century as water needs grew and supplies from. The aquifer became inadequate city authorities, brought water up from two nearby river systems. Twenty - five, years ago they. Began piping in water from 80 miles (130 km) away. Because Mexico City is located on a highland the water, must all be pumped. Uphill at considerable expense.Run to ask gum, candy, but if they when they will seize run lib ไปทันที lost wallet.
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