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Water Account, Australia
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19 October 2023
Water Account, Australia
In 2021-22:
National
water consumption
by industries and households increased by less than half a percent to 13,449 GL (from 13,415 GL in 2020-21)
Water use
by the Agriculture, forestry and fishing industry increased by 3% to 9,981 GL, driven by high water availability in New South Wales and Queensland
Household water use decreased by 2% to 1,779 GL
Sea water used for desalination fell by 5% and groundwater use fell by 9%, following a 16% increase in major dam storages.
Reference period
2021-22 financial year
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