Level of groundwater extractions relative to sustainable yield
Groundwater extractions can be compared with the sustainable yield of groundwater
management units (where reported) to provide an insight to the level of development
that is occurring across Australia . The accompanying map shows this as a variable
response to sustainable management of groundwater extractions across the jurisdictions.
Key areas in which groundwater extractions exceed the stated sustainable yield
include central and northern New South Wales , the Perth coastal strip, and
some parts of Queensland . A number of areas across Australia also show a high
level of extraction relative to sustainable yield. This comparison is possible
because most of the high yielding or highly developed groundwater management
units have sustainable yield data, apart from several areas in Queensland .
In many areas across Australia , management actions since 2005 have led to
reduced levels of extraction.
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Level of groundwater extractions relative to sustainable
yield July 2004 - June 2005 |
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Level of groundwater extractions relative to sustainable yield
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