The volume recognised in the water accounting statements (9,079 ML) represents metered groundwater extraction within groundwater management units in the Melbourne region. The volume does not include stock and domestic extraction, as that is recognised in Line item 16.5.1 Groundwater allocation extraction – stock and domestic water access entitlement.
The table below shows the breakdown of groundwater volumes extracted from Groundwater Management Units within the Melbourne region during 2009–10.| Groundwater Management Unit | Permissible consumptive volume (ML) | Entitlement (ML) | Metered extraction (ML) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutgam |
5,100 |
5,100* |
15 |
| Kinglake** |
- |
- |
- |
| Koo Wee Rup |
12,915 |
12,801 |
3,324 |
| Wandin Yallock |
2,924 |
2,936 |
377 |
| Cut Paw Paw |
3,650 |
535 |
25 |
| Frankston |
3,200 |
1,080 |
126 |
| Lancefield |
1,485 |
805 |
271 |
| Merrimu |
451 |
451 |
217 |
| Moorabbin |
2,700 |
2,614 |
1,203 |
| Nepean |
6,013 |
6,012 |
3,521 |
| Total |
33,338 |
15,792 |
9,079 |
*During 2009–10, Deutgam was on severe restrictions (0% of entitlement).
** Extractions from the Kinglake Groundwater Management Area are not included.
Southern Rural Water: Irrigation Planning Module Generation 2database.
Southern Rural Water.
All groundwater entitlements over 10 ML were metered.
Derived from metered data. Estimated uncertainty is +/–5%.
Nil.