A small town in regional Australia is facing an unfolding water emergency after a failure of critical infrastructure put it at risk of running out.
Mungindi, which sits on the New South Wales-Queensland border, about 120 kilometers northwest of Moree, is subject to snap restrictions, effectively immediately.
Moree Plains Shire Council notified residents that its water treatment plant in the town has experienced a pump failure.
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As a result, to preserve supply, significant Level 5 water restrictions have been temporarily imposed, with households and businesses urged to avoid all non-essential usage.
A small town in regional Australia is facing an unfolding water emergency after a failure of critical infrastructure put it at risk of running out. via news.com.au
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