Water Sources
We have two different groundwater sources to choose from.
You can choose between Temporary Trade and Permanent Trade Shares.
If you are unsure of what area you should be purchasing your watershare from have a look at the Seed Map.
Groundwater Sources
Sydney Central Basin
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Sydney Metropolitan Coastal Sands
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Prior to purchasing shares you will need an understanding of the Water Trade Calendar, and you will need a Water NSW 71W Form and a LRS form W-19WA.
How is Groundwater Managed?
Over-extraction or contamination of groundwater can have serious, long-term and sometimes permanent effects on groundwater systems. This may reduce the volume and quality of water available for the users and ecosystems that depend on this groundwater.
Because it takes time for groundwater to recharge, it also takes groundwater longer to recover from higher use or drought than surface water sources. This means groundwater needs to be managed carefully.
As with surface water, the volume of water that can be taken from a groundwater source is defined in the water sharing plan for that water source. Water sharing plans manage water extraction for use by irrigators, industry, towns and communities to ensure there is water for the environment. The withdrawal of groundwater in 240 water sources across NSW is managed by 50 water sharing plans.
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