Despite a promising few weeks over the Christmas period where overall water consumption moved close to targeted levels, data for the last week shows that demand on potable water supply is once again on the rise.
Residents as a whole used an average of 859-million litres per day for the week of 2–8 January 2017. This represents an increase from the week before and is 59-million litres per day above the target. Dam levels are currently at a low 44,3%. Unless a drastic improvement is observed, more serious restrictions, including a blanket ban on watering gardens or filling pools, will need to be applied. Residents’ usage patterns over the coming weeks will inform if and when this is necessary.
For those residents who have lowered their consumption, the city has asked that they remain alert to any possible water wastage and report contraventions. These reports will also inform where the city targets its blitz operations. Residents who would like to report a contravention can send their report via email to az.vog.nwotepac@snoitcirtser.retaw.
