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River Jordan in floodThis section of the site provides information on the sustainable development and management of Tasmania's freshwater resources. Search the A-Z Guide to Water to find information on specific topics such as groundwater management, water licensing and allocation, water quality monitoring and irrigation development.

If you are looking for information about river rehabilitation, domestic water supply, water pollution, water recycling and reuse and drinking water safety, please see the Water in Tasmania - who is responsible? guide, or search the Useful Links page.

Tasmanian water reform:Since 1 July 2009 three new corporations are delivering water and sewerage services: see www.mywatertas.com.au/You are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement

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Water Data
Access to freshwater related information including WIST and River Flow Plots.
Water Legislation, Policies and Strategies
Water quality and supply is regulated by legislation, policies and strategies.
Licensing, Allocation and Works Permits
Licensing of water diversions and issuing water allocations are essential ingredients for good water management.
Dam Safety
The Dam Safety Unit provides advice on dam construction and ensures owners of existing dams meet their dam safety responsibilities.
Groundwater Management
The Department manages the State’s groundwater resources under the provisions of the Water Management Act 1999.
Irrigation Development
Major irrigation projects funded under the Government's Smart Farming Water Initiative, are progressed by the Tasmanian Irrigation Development Board.
Monitoring and Assessment
Includes the Tasmanian River Catchment Water Quality Initiative, the Pesticide Monitoring in Water Catchments program & Waterways Monitoring Reports p...
Urban Water and Sewerage Reform
Information about Tasmania's new urban water and sewerage sector
Water Management Plans
The Water Management Act 1999 provides for the development of Water Management Plans.
Tasmania's Water Resources
Information on Tasmania's surface water and groundwater resources.
CFEV Program
The CFEV program provides natural resource managers and the general public with information on the conservation values of freshwater-dependent ecosyst...
Report water pollutionYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement.

Water Entities and Districts: new guidelines are available to assist water entities that administer water districts to fulfil their Annual Report requirements.

March 2009: The Premier announced loans for on-farm storage and irrigation infrastructure. Contact the Business Point Unit of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (www.development.tas.gov.auYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement) on 1800 440 026 for information.

A moratorium has been implemented on the granting of new water allocations from the South Esk catchment above the Macquarie confluence. See the Fact Sheet for further information.

Water Information System of Tasmania You are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement (WIST) is a single point of access to Tasmanian freshwater related information. Data available includes stream flow, water quality, freshwater values and water entitlements and dam permits.

Water Restriction NoticesYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement: for lists of any current notices to irrigators for restrictions on Tasmanian streams.

National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative - Federal Goverment subsidy for rainwater tank installation. See www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/nrgi/index.htmlYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement for details.

For further information contact:

  Water Resources Division
  GPO Box 44
  HOBART TAS 7001
  Phone: 03 6233 6753
  Fax: 03 6233 6055
  Email: Water.Enquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

Or phone 1300 368 550 from anywhere in Australia for local-call cost.


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