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    Melbourne could be facing water-restrictions from low-rainfall, a dry summer, and high water-use

    Melbourne could be facing water-restrictions from low-rainfall, a dry summer, and high water-use

    28 December 2025
    The city's water storage has recorded the steepest annual decline in more than a decade.

    Individual usage is at 169 litres a day, up from 163 the previous year, and above the recommended 150 litres per person.

    Yarra Valley Water Assets Services General Manager Bridie Fennessey, says residents must apply water conservatively, or risk a water-limit.

    She says they need shorter showers, full loads of laundry and dish-washers.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity


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