Ord: Key findings
For the water account period 1 July 2018–30 June 2019
- Below-average annual rainfall contributed to low streamflow across the region.
- End of year storage dropped by 35% from last year, the second successive drop in annual storage.
- Water use was 313 GL, more than 30% higher than last year, reflecting the dry conditions.
Climate and water
Rainfall

464 mm
below the average of 659 mm
Streamflow

below average
for entire wet season
Storage

54% full

35% less than last year
Water use
Water sourced

Water supplied

Water status
Allocations
416 GL
total surface water and groundwater allocations
Water assets
5,840 GL
water assets at 30 June 2019

3,150 GL less than last year
Outlook
Increase
in storage expected during the 2019–20 year