The Wire

Today the Queensland Water Commission has announced new limits to come into effect in April 10, when Brisbane becomes the first capital city on Level 5 water restrictions. That’s when dams are expected to reach a new low of 20%. The Commission wants to reduce water use by a tenth through the new restrictions. Communicatons Director Gerald Tooth says the number one way to do this would be if everyone in Brisbane showered for one minute less, each day. National Water Commission Director Ken Matthews says the draconian measures are necessary now. The Australian Conservation Foundation’s Matt Ruchel says water restrictions educate the public about the scarcity of our water resources.