The volume recognised in the water accounting statements (360,816 ML) represents allocations made for bulk entitlements to the urban retailers in the Melbourne region during 2009–10. As there is no formal announcement for bulk entitlements, the allocation is assumed equal to metered diversions.
The volume does not include water supplied to Gippsland Water (546 ML). This volume appears as part of Line item 20.6.4 Volume of non-potable water export.