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Storage Levels - August 2009
Most storage levels showed some signs of recovery this month, with average rainfall received across much of the state over July and August. However, storages remain very low in central and northern Victoria.
This month, the total volume in the state’s major storages increased by 2.7% to 19.5% of capacity.
Melbourne's storages increased by 1.4% over the month to 28.4% of capacity. This is 5.3% lower than at the same time last year.
Regional water storages increased by 2.9% to 18.3% of capacity at the end of August.