New modelling shows there is now a 33 percent chance of the region seeing an acute water shortage this summer - and that would mean level 4 water restrictions.

The chance of Wellington experiencing an acute water shortage this summer has increased, while emergency water tanks sell out around the region.

New modelling from Wellington Water shows there is now a 33 percent chance of the region seeing an acute water shortage rather than a 24 percent chance that had been previously recorded.

Under that type of shortage, level 4 water restrictions would be brought into place which would ban all outdoor water use and reduce indoor water use by up to 50 percent.

  • Dave@lemmy.nzM
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    6 months ago

    You make a good point. Rates are rising at 10%+ each year, people would blame water meters even if they weren’t responsible.

    I think it makes sense to bring in water meters regardless, if water usage is a problem. Simply by measuring you change people’s behavior.