Our department
We lead the water sector to develop a strategic approach to managing water at the state, regional and metropolitan levels. We manage the state’s surface and groundwater and develop and implement plans for water security in NSW.
We manage regional and metropolitan water supply use, and ensure water resources are shared equitably. We are transparent about how water is shared, allocated and managed. We deliver services and reforms which support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies.
We also deliver major water infrastructure projects and have built a compliance and enforcement regime that ensures strong and certain regulation.
Our department also works in collaboration with governments across the Murray Darling Basin to improve water security, river health and environmental outcomes.
Key water legislation and policies that guide how we work and an outline of fees and charges associated with water management.
We work to ensure there is an equitable and transparent approach to the management of NSW water now and for future generations.
Stay up to date with our upcoming meetings, exhibitions, and other public engagement activities.
A collection of webinars, presentations and meetings that cover a range of topics across the water sector.
Contact information for general water enquiries as well as a dedicated line for reporting illegal or suspicious activities.
Read about the department's reporting obligations.
Learn the fundamentals about water, our key work and what the department is responsible for.