Perth tops nation for water use

Perth residents' water consumption is the highest in the nation - despite record dry conditions - prompting calls for tougher measures and more use of recycled water.

Figures released yesterday by the National Water Commission show Perth residents used on average 276 kilolitres a household last financial year, about twice that of Brisbane and Melbourne.

The commission found Perth householders cut water use by only 1000 litres in each home - about the amount used in eight loads of washing - by June 2010.

While Perth's water consumption was the highest in the country, WA uses the least recycled water of any State.

Water Minister Bill Marmion said there were significant opportunities for improvement.
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I'll checked our water consumption in the past year and was happy to see it is way below the average with 158 kilolitres, 43% less, but still way too much. I've never checked the yearly use before so now I aim for a minimum of 10% less this year.