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While taps were not at risk of running dry at this stage continued high water use could rapidly change the situation and result in restrictions unless consumption was brought down urgently, the City said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWater usage this past week has unfortunately peaked, so we are 87 million litres a day over our target,\u201d Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for Water and Sanitation, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said early proactive measures were far more effective than emergency restriction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe must reduce the unnecessary litres of water used in our homes, in industrial and agricultural processes and at work. We cannot afford to be complacent. 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