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Water patrols up

WATER patrols have been increased to coincide with the introduction of Stage 2 water restrictions.
Up to 50 patrol officers from South East Water are out in force with the power to report people caught breaking restrictions.
South East Water managing director Dennis Cavagna said patrols had been introduced to ensure a stronger presence in the community.

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