Canberra: Key findings
For the water account period 1 July 2016–30 June 2017
- Total annual rainfall was slightly below average.
- High rainfall during winter and spring 2016 contributed to a slight increase in storage volume at the end of the year; the region's fourth consecutive annual increase in storage volume.
- Water use was similar to the previous year reflecting little change in surface water availability in the region.
Climate and water
Water use
Water supplied
53,821 ML
urban system
93%
individual users
7%
Water status
Allocations
73,683 ML
total surface water and groundwater allocations
Water assets
279,006 ML
closing net water assets at 30 June 2017
5,871 ML more than last year
Outlook
260,000 ML
expected water assets at 30 June 2018
decrease from this year