Daly: Key findings

For the water account period 01 July 2022 – 30 June 2023

  • Total annual rainfall was above average, following the region's eighth-wettest year on record.
  • Groundwater levels increased in both aquifers, reflecting the above-average rainfall increasing recharge across the region.
  • Water taken from surface water and groundwater resources for consumptive use was 62 GL, around 3% more than last year.

Climate and water

Rainfall

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1,414 mm

37% above the average of 1,035 mm

Streamflow

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near average

for most of the year

Water use from all sources

Water sourced

Graph showing breakdown of water sources used in the Daly region. A total of 62 GL of water was used in the region in 2022–23. Groundwater made up 85% of total water sourced. Surface water made up 56% of the water sourced.

Water supplied

Graph showing breakdown of water users in the Daly region. A total of 62 GL of water was supplied to users in 2022–23. 95% of total water supply was for individual users and 5% was for the urban system.

Water status of water resources

Water availability

270 GL

total groundwater available in 2022-23

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slightly less than last year

Water accessible

165 GL

total surface and groundwater accessible in 2022-23

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2% less than last year

Water taken

62 GL

total surface and groundwater taken in 2022-23

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slightly more than last year