Water topics
The Department of Water has delegated responsibility for managing the state's water resources. This covers water for drinking, industry, mining, agriculture and urban development, as well as our natural waterways such as rivers and estuaries.
While we live in a dry state, we are fortunate to have access to good quality water sources. Very few of us think about where the water comes from – an aquifer, surface water, or a blend from several sources.
We enjoy living near our estuaries and rivers, but we need to protect the water quality in these waterways by controlling our land uses and their impact on these waterways.
Groundwater
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Surface water
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Water quality
Managing the state's water resources requires a significant focus on water quality. We use the term 'water quality' to refer to the physical, chemical and
Managing the state's water resources requires a significant focus on water quality. We use the term 'water quality' to refer to the physical, chemical and
Waterways
Estuaries
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Onshore petroleum and water resources
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