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Review of the WaterNSW Regulation 2020

16 FEBRUARY 2026

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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.
15 APRIL 2025

WaterNSW adds gauging tools to measure Far West flow

WaterNSW is installing additional gauging points to assist authorities in tracking and measuring inflows from recent rainfall across the northern basin, moving into the Barwon Darling catchment via the Paroo River over the next few weeks.

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WaterNSW Annual Report 2024-25

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WaterNSW Annual Report 2023-24

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WaterNSW Annual Report 2022-23

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