Dam levels lowest since 2009 as authorities contemplate water restrictions

Wednesday March 10, 2021

South-east Queensland residents are using less water than they were 12 months ago but still face a return to water restrictions if the region’s major dams do not get substantial rain in their catchments soon.

Lake Moogerah’s is at 13.3 per cent capacity, meaning a likely ban on holiday boating activities. Photo: Seqwater

Latest figures show that drinking water supply from the region’s water grid is at 56.6 per cent capacity, a drop of 0.3 per cent from where it was the previous week.

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