Demand for water down across the region

MEDIA RELEASE 7 April 2020

Water consumption in Bathurst has dropped significantly with the city’s daily water usage down to less than half the consumption rate of 2018.

Mayor Bobby Bourke has praised the community for working together to preserve the city’s water supply.

“Bathurst’s daily water usage is averaging less than 10 megalitres per day compared to 17 megalitres in 2019 and 22 megalitres in 2018,” he said.

“I would like to commend everyone for your commitment to reducing consumption and saving water. In the last five weeks we have reduced usage down to 133 litres per person per day and I urge everyone to keep up the great work because you are making a difference. We are still experiencing one of the worst droughts in history and it is important we continue to work together to save water.”

Extreme level water restrictions are still in place which are as follows:

• Watering only permitted before 10am or after 4pm;

• On Sundays and Wednesdays only;

• For a maximum of 30 mins water running time (one tap only);

• Using buckets and/or watering cans - No hoses or microsprays or watering systems.

For more information please visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterrestrctions or phone the Water Restrictions Hotline on 6333 1683

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Media contact: Corinne Boer Media and Communications Officer P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: [email protected]