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Temporary water restrictions

Current temporary water restrictions for regulated river, unregulated river and groundwater water sources.

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Summary of current temporary water restrictions

The tables below summarise current temporary water restrictions for regulated river, unregulated river and groundwater water sources.

You can find more information on a water source restriction below.

View all current temporary water restrictions

Order 5 | Restrict take by Murrumbidgee unregulated river access licences holders.

Restrict aquifer access licences to 30% of entitlement.

Taking of groundwater from two areas within the water source prohibited.

Expired or repealed

You can also access information on expired or repealed temporary water restrictions.