Burdekin: Key findings
Water reports for the period 1 July 2016–30 June 2017
- Wet season rainfall was mostly below average. However, above average rainfall in March associated with ex-tropical cyclone Debbie increased storage volumes to 96% full.
- Total inflows to the region increased by 50% over last year and as a result, water assets increased during the 2016-17 reporting period.
- Total surface water use was 10% down from last year, particularly due to a 15% reduction for irrigation.
Climate and water
Water use
Water supplied

833,072 ML
individual users
42%
urban system
<1%
inter-region
2%
irrigation scheme
55%