Southeast Queenslanders are using water at rates not seen since the Millennium Drought.

In January the average consumption per person was 239 litres, compared to the 170 litres-per-person which had been the average over the last decade.

The region’s water supply dams are currently at a combined 72% but if they slip below 70% authorities will introduce the region’s drought plan.

Seqwater spokesman Mike Foster tells Mark we’re still a long way from water restrictions.

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