Media releases

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24 MAY 2025

Warragamba Dam is at full capacity

Following recent rainfall across Sydney's water supply catchments, Warragamba Dam reached full capacity at 5pm and a small spill may commence later tonight. Based on current inflow predictions, the peak outflow could be around 20 gigalitres a day (GL/d) on Sunday morning 25 May.
23 MAY 2025

Warragamba Dam chance of small spill in coming days

WaterNSW is advising the public that there is still a chance of a small spill from Warragamba Dam in coming days, and residents are reminded to remain alert to warnings.
22 MAY 2025

Warragamba Dam forecast to spill in coming days

WaterNSW is advising the public that based on current rainfall forecasts by the Bureau of Meteorology, there is a possibility Warragamba Dam may fill and spill in coming days.
16 MAY 2025

First stage of WaterNSW investigation into Blue Mountains PFAS completed

WaterNSW has completed its initial investigation into the source of PFAS in the Adams Creek and Medlow catchments and is commencing further detailed investigations with support from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), to refine potential source identification and appropriate management actions.
14 MAY 2025

IPART releases paper on draft WaterNSW prices

WaterNSW is considering the information paper released by IPART, including price increases proposed in its draft determination, and what this means for operations and service delivery.
2 MAY 2025

Latest PFAS testing results from WaterNSW

The state’s dam manager, WaterNSW, has published the latest water testing results from its ongoing monitoring of PFAS levels in the Greater Sydney catchment.
2 MAY 2025

Hazard reduction burns near WaterNSW regional dams

Hazard reduction burns near WaterNSW regional dams during autumn and early winter will help protect dams, weirs and water supply infrastructure from future intense wildfires.
1 MAY 2025

New gauges on Talyawalka Creek to shed light on lakes’ inflows

WaterNSW is fast-tracking the installation of two new gauging points on the Talyawalka Creek, to help track a large volume of water from Northern basin tributaries expected to make its way into Menindee lakes via the Barwon-Darling river.
23 APRIL 2025

WaterNSW dams safe after Hunter seismic activity

In accordance with dam safety protocols, WaterNSW has conducted precautionary assessments at its dams following this morning’s seismic activity in the Hunter Valley.
23 APRIL 2025

Data update shows more water to arrive at Menindee lakes

Projected total inflows into Menindee lakes have risen by up to 200 gigalitres (GL) as ongoing modelling and inter-agency co-operation shed light on the volume of water making its way to Menindee lakes via northern basin tributaries.

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