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Storage Levels - July 2009

Most storage levels showed some signs of recovery this month, with average rainfall received across much of the state in June and July. However, storages remain very low in central and northern Victoria.

This month, the total volume in the state’s major storages increased by 4% to 16.8% of capacity.

Melbourne's storages increased by 1% over the month to 27% of capacity. This is 3.5% lower than at the same time last year.

Regional water storages increased by 3.1% to 15.4% of capacity at the end of July.

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