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13.7.2 Urban recycled water discharge to connected surface water

                             

Supporting information   


The volume recognised in the water accounting statements (17,199 ML) represents the volume of recycled water discharged for conservation purposes into Lake Borrie (Ramsar-listed wetlands), located at the Western Treatment Plant.

 

Quantification approach   


Data source

Melbourne Water.

Data provider

Melbourne Water.

Method

Water recycled and used for conservation flows is metered using an ultrasonic level transmitter.

Uncertainty

The accuracy assumed for this form of metering is +/–5% to +/–10%.

Approximations, assumptions, caveats/limitations

Nil.