When my local council asks people to use less water when there is a risk of water shortages, people use less water and we avoid a water shortage - no metres or charging needed. I can't remember ever running out here in 10 years.
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Keep in mind that 26% reduction in water use also means 26% less water needs to be treated and all the associated costs with water treatment inputs.
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True.
aug 20, 2025, 8:07 am β’ 0 0 β’ view
An issue in KΔpiti at the time was that an expensive new dam was planned to meet growing water demand from a rapidly growing population. With the savings from water meters the dam wasn't needed.
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