Water information and data
South Australia is the driest of the Australian states. Only about a fifth of our state receives annual precipitation of more than 250 mm.
Despite this, we have a range of water resources that we study and monitor to ensure the best management decisions are made. This is important to make sure we have enough water for the future, for both people and the environment.
Latest announcements Flow report and information about River Murray operations and water resource conditions
River management information and flow reports
Our dedicated section for information about the SA deferred water storage and delivery plan, River Murray flow and use in SA, and weekly updates on the River Murray.
Water resources and environments
The types of water resources in South Australia include stormwater, rivers and wetlands, reservoirs, groundwater, wastewater, desalination, South East Drainage Network, and managed aquifer recharge (MAR).
Water data, science and monitoring
How is water data collected and how is the data used? Also how to access water data and reports: WaterConnect, WaterData SA, River Murray Flow reports.
Image: The remote controlled QBoat allows flow gauging in fast-moving and deep water.
Our water science and monitoring partners and how we work with them to collect, analyse, and apply data and information.
Alternative water: iceberg harvesting
Learn about why iceberg harvesting is not regarded as a viable and cost-effective source of water for South Australia.
Alternative water: Northern South Australia
Learn about the schemes that have been proposed to use and move water to and from the north of South Australia.
Alternative water: cloud seeding
Learn about cloud seeding, which involves the artificial generation of rain in targeted locations by introducing very fine, chemically inert ‘seeds’ or crystals into the atmosphere or directly into clouds.
Learn about rainwater as an alternative water source, which is collected from rooftops and used for non-drinking purposes to reduce mains water use.
