Canberra: Key findings
- Annual rainfall was above average, primarily due to heavy rainfall associated with an east coast low event in early June.
- The east coast low event contributed to storage volumes increasing to 83% full compared with 80% at the start of the 2015–16 year.
- Relatively poor rainfall for the majority of the year contributed to an increase in water use.

CLIMATE AND WATER
WATER USE

54,270 ML
Water sourced
2%
98%
9%
more water used than last year


individual users
7%
urban system
93%