Water Consumption In Saint John Drops

Less water is being lost in the city's water system because of leaks. The Deputy Commissioner of Saint John Water, Brent McGovern says water consumption at 199 million litres a day last year is 11 per cent less than 2007 and an 8 per cent reduction from 2008. McGovern also credits the spending to make the water system better that has taken place since 2002 for a 14 per cent decrease in watermain breaks last year.