Sydney's water supply at risk because of department failure on conservation, audit finds

NSW audit office blasts water conservation efforts and finds Sydney Water was two years too late in responding to recent drought

The New South Wales government has failed to investigate or implement water conservation measures for greater Sydney, leaving the city's water supply vulnerable to the effects of population growth, drought and climate change, the state's auditor has found.

The report by the NSW audit office also found Sydney Water was two years too late in increasing funding for water conservation in response to the recent drought.