NSW: Dams levels down but so is water consumption

AAP General News (Australia)
12-10-2004
NSW: Dams levels down but so is water consumption

Sydney's dam levels are dropping further, with New South Wales's largest dam registering
an all time low.

The state government's released figures showing Sydney catchment levels have dropped
to 42.9 per cent over the past week.

The Warragamba Dam -- which provides 80 per cent of Sydney's water -- dipped to 38.8
per cent, its lowest level on record.

But Utilities Minister FRANK SARTOR says consumption levels have dropped below the
10-year average.

Rainfall has also helped to slow the falling dam levels.

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KEYWORD: WATER NSW (SYDNEY)

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