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SA congratulated for water saving

South Australians congratulated for saving more water

Premier Mike Rann has congratulated South Australians for their outstanding efforts to save water this year.

Premier Mike Rann has released the latest mains water consumption figures which show that so far this year, consumption has been 73 billion litres.

“This is 5 billion litres less than at the same time last year,” Premier Mike Rann said.

“And it’s a staggering 29 billion litres less than the same time in 2002.

“South Australians are to be congratulated for their efforts.

“What makes this achievement all the more impressive is the fact that restrictions have been eased twice in recent months.

“South Australians can now water their gardens up to a maximum of 7 hours per week, compared to only 3 hours per week this time last year.

“And yet we are using less water!

“This continued sensible water use by South Australians means that restrictions will be eased even further when the desalination plant begins producing water by the end of the year.”