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Groundwater Levels - March 2009

Note: The groundwater section of the Monthly Water Report is updated on a quarterly basis. The next update will be June 2009.

Water levels are collected on a quarterly basis from approximately 2,500 observation bores across the state. However, in highly developed and potentially stressed areas, referred to as Water Supply Protection Areas (WSPAs), water level monitoring may be undertaken on a monthly basis.

    Groundwater levels and trends in key groundwater systems at the end of March 2009

    Goulburn Murray Water

    WSPA SOBN Coverage Groundwater Level Trend Groundwater Level Relative to Historic Levels Approved Management Plan Restrictions enforced
    Campaspe DL WSPA Adequate Declining Below Average Yes Yes
    Katunga WSPA Adequate Stable Lowest on record Yes Yes
    Mid Loddon WSPA Adequate Declining Lowest on record    
    Murmungee (upper & lower ovens) GMA Limited Stable Below Average    
    Shepparton Irrigation Region WSPA Excessive Declining Lowest on record Revised Planning in progress  
    Spring Hill WSPA Limited Declining Lowest on record Revised Planning in progress Yes
    Upper Loddon WSPA Limited Declining Lowest on record    

    Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water  

    WSPA SOBN Coverage Groundwater Level Trend Groundwater Level Relative to Historic Levels Approved Management Plan Restrictions enforced
    Apsley WSPA Limited Declining Lowest on record    
    Kaniva WSPA Limited Stable Average    
    Murrayville WSPA Limited Stable Lowest on record Yes  
    Neuapur WSPA Limited Declining Lowest on record Revised Planning in progress  
    Telopea Downs WSPA Limited Stable Average    

    Southern Rural Water  

    WSPA SOBN Coverage Groundwater Level Trend Groundwater Level Relative to Historic Levels Approved Management Plan Restrictions enforced
    Bungaree WSPA Adequate Stable Below Average    
    Condah WSPA Adequate Declining Below Average    
    Denison WSPA Indequate Stable Lowest on record    
    Deutgam WSPA Adequate Stable Below Average   Yes
    Glenelg WSPA Limited Declining Below Average    
    Koo Wee Rup WSPA Excessive Stable Below Average    
    Nullaware WSPA Adequate Stable Average Yes  
    Sale WSPA Adequate Declining Below Average    
    Wandin Yallock WSPA Adequate Stable Below Average    
    Warrion WSPA Adequate Declining Lowest on record    
    Wy Yung WSPA Excessive Stable Average    
    Yangery WSPA Adequate Stable Average Revised Planning in progress  
    Yarram WSPA Limited Declining Lowest on record    

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