Water licences, allocations and markets
To manage South Australia’s water sustainably, we issue licences, allocations and permits, and have rules on water trading.
Many of our waterways are 'prescribed water resources'. Water allocation plans are developed with local communities for prescribed waterways, to define sustainable limits and the rules around how water may be used or taken.
Your one-stop place for information about water instruments, rights, licences and permits approved in South Australia.
Manage your South Australian account, licences and permits online and via your phone or tablet.
Water licences, accounts and metering
Understand water licences and accounts in South Australia, plus how to meter your water use.
Water allocations and carryover
Current and past water allocations, your carryover options, plus water allocation explained.
Why trade water? How the water market works, and the rules in South Australia.
Find out about water permits for drilling wells, including when you need one and well permit conditions.
Water affecting activity permits
Understand water permits for activities that affect water, such as constructing a dam and excavating material from a watercourse.
