The Waikato River and the location where Auckland draws water into its pipelineAucklanders’ drought-inspired water thoughtfulness is a big factor in the city pulling through it’s longest-ever severe dry spell. READ MORE:* Aucklanders' water bills could more than double over next decade, rising $1200* Auckland drought: Easy and creative ways to save water this summer* Auckland drought: How did we get to crisis point and what do we do next? In late January, Aucklanders used as little as 402 million litres in one day. Watercare/Supplied Lower Auckland water consumption in 2021 compared with a year earlier prior to drought restrictions. A further 4 million litres daily will come in April from an upgraded Onehunga acquifer, and mid-year a new treatment plant and pump in Tuakau will add 50 million litres a day – a boost not originally planned until the late 2020s.

Source: Stuff January 25, 2021 20:01 UTC