We are continually developing innovative and effective technologies and applications to manage scarce water resources, including:
In an average rainfall year, about 40% of the water resources used by SA Water come from the River Murray and in dry years this can be as high as 90%.
The management of these water resources is guided by the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) with representation from the Federal and State government agencies. The MDBA focuses on:
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Surface and groundwater resources
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Water use and the impact of storage and water regulation
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Land use changes and wetlands
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Land degradation and water quality
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Agriculture and irrigation
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Water and land salinity
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Forestry and fisheries
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National parks and reserves
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Electricity generation
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Tourism and recreation