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14 August 2025
Bright’s water storage under pressure despite recent rainfall

North East Water (NEW) says recent rainfall has provided relief for many water storages across the region, however Bright remains a key area of concern.

The town’s off-river storage is currently sitting at just 53 per cent capacity, a sharp decline from 84 per cent at this time last year.

Compounding the issue, weekly water usage in Bright is around three million litres higher than the five-year a...

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