Data Delivery

What water information must my organisation give?

Named persons (organisations) listed in the Water Regulations 2008, need to give specified water information that is in an electronic format and in their possession, custody or control. In most cases this means water information that is in their electronic data management system. Both historical information and new or ongoing information of the specified kinds will be required.

The types of water information to be given to the Bureau under the Regulations have been classified into nine categories of water information; each category is further defined by subcategories of water information.

A tenth category (Category 10) refers to descriptive and reference information about information in categories 1 to 9.

Your organisation

Go to Water Regulations online to find out which categories of water information your organisation is required to provide under the Water Regulations 2008.

Other things to know

There is no requirement on organisations to begin collecting new water information or to reformat their existing paper based information into an electronic format. Organisations are not required to give specified water information if they reasonably believe that it is already in the Bureau's possession and they have informed the Bureau in writing of their belief.

There are also special conditions relating to water information collected in projects running less than four years in duration, and water information from short-term projects.

Any water information that is updated or changed will need to be given again.