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UK: NSW town of Gloucester told river that supplies drinking water could run dry for first time

Source(s): Guardian, the (UK)
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By Ben Smee

Residents in the New South Wales community of Gloucester have been told there is a risk the river that supplies their drinking water could run dry in the coming weeks – for the first time in recorded history.

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Gloucester’s town water supply comes from the Barrington River, which flows from the typically fertile Barrington Tops national park.

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The MidCoast council has advised residents, who are on level-four water restrictions, that arrangements are in place to truck in water if necessary. It says a $20,000-a-day cost figure quoted by the ABC is incorrect.

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“Right now, and leading into the Christmas season, we are urging all residents and visitors to the MidCoast to observe the level four severe restrictions in place for most of the region. Our daily water usage remains above the targets set for level four, and we need to ensure everyone is on board with water restrictions.”

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