Groundwater replenishment
Groundwater plays a vital role in supplying Perth's drinking water needs. As rainfall levels continue to decline and our groundwater resources are impacted, sustainable groundwater use is becoming more challenging.
Our strategy to secure Perth's water needs includes developing new sources, increasing recycling and reducing use.
Groundwater replenishment involves further treating secondary treated wastewater to drinking water quality and recharging it to groundwater. It could play an essential part in securing Perth's groundwater future. We are conducting a Trial to see if groundwater replenishment could be a feasible option for Perth. Recharge commenced in November 2010 and will continue until the end of 2012.
The Trial is overseen by the WA Department of Health, WA Department of Water and WA Department of Environment and Conservation.
The Trial is part-funded by the Australian Government’s Water For the Future initiative.
Recharge commenced on 10 November 2010. As of 30 January 2012,1261.7 megalitres of recycled water has been recharged.
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About groundwater replenishment and the treatment process |
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Water quality reports
We are committed to providing transparent reporting on water quality and groundwater monitoring results produced for the Groundwater Replenishment Trial. These reports will be made publicly available via the website and the e-newsletter (issued quarterly).
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View the latest water quality reports |
Advanced Water Recycling Plant and Visitor Centre tours
Public tours of the Advanced Water Recycling Plant and Visitor Centre are available as part of an extensive community and stakeholder engagement program to build awareness and knowledge of groundwater replenishment.
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More about touring the Advanced Water Recycling Plant and Visitor Centre |
Community views on groundwater replenishment
Find out what your community thinks about groundwater replenishment and the role water recycling can play in securing Perth's groundwater future.
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What your community thinks about groundwater replenishment |
Latest news
Keep up to date with the latest developments and progress of the Trial.
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Latest news on the Trial |
Media, reports and publications
Various reports, publications, video and media surrounding Perth's Groundwater Replenishment Trial
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More on the Trial's media, reports and publications |
