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Groundwater

This page contains links to facts and figures about groundwater, including monthly groundwater levels reported in the Water Situation Report:

Learn more about the largest available reservoir of fresh water.

Groundwater levels vary in response to rainfall, amounts abstracted and aquifer characteristics.

  • Groundwater quality

It doesn't matter how much groundwater you have if it is poor quality. Learn more about how we monitor groundwater quality to help us protect and manage groundwater resources.