Burdekin: Key findings
For the water account period 1 July 2018–30 June 2019
- A monsoon low in late January 2019 contributed to above-average wet season rainfall.
- Storage levels in February 2019 exceeded 200% full due to heavy rainfall associated with the monsoon trough.
- Water use was 853 GL, more than 10% below last year's volume, reflecting the wet conditions.
Climate and water
Rainfall

741 mm
above the average of 641 mm
Streamflow

well above average
during February 2019
Storage

99% full

7% more than last year
Water use
Water sourced

Water supplied

Water status
Allocations
1,210 GL
total surface water and groundwater allocations
Water assets
2,000 GL
water assets at 30 June 2019

10 GL less than last year
Outlook
Decrease
in storage expected during the 2019–20 year