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Information and data sources
Urban water reports
Urban water document collections
Researching urban management for resilient towns and cities

Water management in South Australian towns and cities is informed by a large body of monitoring data, analysis and research.

National and international urban water management developments are followed closely, combined with an understanding of local conditions and needs to develop the best water management approach for South Australia’s towns and cities.

Key information sources have been collated below. This collection does not include information, reports or data related to individual projects or activities, which should be sought from the proponent.

Information and data sources

WaterConnect – South Australia's water information portal

Regional surface water and groundwater assessments prepared annually by DEW

SA Water database of current tap water mineral make‑up and supply information for towns and suburbs

South Australia flood awareness website with links to a Flood Awareness Map

Real time water monitoring data for South Australia

Green Adelaide water monitoring data and analyses from long term ongoing citywide program

EPA Aquatic ecosystem monitoring evaluation and reporting for South Australia

Water Sensitive SA interactive WSUD map for South Australia

SA Water operations data over 5 years 2014 – 2019

Urban national performance report of Australian water utilities Bureau of Meteorology

Treenet database of 20 years of Symposia on urban greening including water management

Hydrological Society of South Australia archive of 20 years of seminar presentations

Water data and information Department for Environment and Water

Urban water reports

The South Australian resilient town and city reference catalogue contains links to more than 300 on line reference and management documents related to the management of water, greening, heat and natural environments in the towns and cities of South Australia. This reference catalogue includes strategies, technical reports, discussion papers, guidelines, manuals, and journals and conference articles.

Significant publications related to the management of water in South Australian towns and cities are listed below.

Setting our future urban water directions Support Paper 1: Water supply for the future Support Paper 2: Drainage and flood management Support Paper 3: Water for life Feedback Form	Department for Environment and Water	2021
Alternative Water Supplies Efficiency Measures project Stormwater modelling study	DesignFlow	2020
Integrated Urban Water Management — Why a good idea seems hard to implement	Productivity Commission	2020
Data and Network Summary for AMLR Surface Water Monitoring Network	Water Data Services	2019
Accounting for climate change in the management and development of South Australia’s stormwater infrastructure	University of Adelaide	2019
National Water Reform	Productivity Commission	2018
The impact of infill development and WSUD measures on minor drainage system performance	University of South Australia	2018
Catchment Analysis and Data Summary for AMLR Surface Water Monitoring Network	Water Data Services	2018
Vision and Transition Strategy for a Water Sensitive Adelaide	CRC for Water Sensitive Cities	2017
Benchmarking, Envisioning, and Transition Planning for a Water Sensitive Adelaide: Final Case Report	CRC for Water Sensitive Cities	2017
Managed aquifer recharge schemes in Adelaide	Government of South Australia	2017
New modelling capability to target stormwater interventions that support seagrass health along Adelaide's coast	Goyder Institute for Water Research	2016
Code of Practice Irrigated Public Open Space	Local Government Turf and Irrigation Technical Group	2015
Implementing Water Sensitive Urban Design in Stormwater Management Plans.	Goyder Institute for Water Research	2015
Development of an agreed set of climate projections for South Australia Final Report	Goyder Institute for Water Research	2015
2015 AMLR Water Quality Trend Analysis Summary of the Hydrometric and Composite Sample Station Network	Water Data Services	2015
Impacts of projected climate on flows in the Mt Bold Reservoir catchment	Goyder Institute for Water Research	2014
Transitioning Adelaide to a Water Sensitive City	Government of South Australia	2014
Review of the National Urban Water Planning Principles	Productivity Commission	2014
Managed Aquifer Recharge and Urban Stormwater Use Options: Summary of Research Findings	Goyder Institute for Water Research	2014
AMLR Regional Surface Water Quality 2013	Water Data Services	2013
AMLR Water Quality Trend Analysis Summary of the Hydrometric and Composite Sample Station Network 2012-13	Water Data Services	2013
The Status of Water Sensitive Urban Design Schemes in South Australia	Goyder Institute for Water Research	2013
Water Sensitive Urban Design : Basic procedures for ‘source control’ of stormwater – a handbook for Australian practice	University of South Australia	2013
Australia’s Urban Water Sector	Productivity Commission	2011
AMLR Water Quality Trend Analysis Summary of the Hydrometric and Composite Sample Station Network 2011	Water Data Services	2011
Potential Impact on Water Resource availability in the Mount Lofty Ranges due to Climate Change	Government of South Australia	2010
Integrated Urban Water Management Planning Manual	CSIRO	2010
Water Sensitive Urban Design - Greater Adelaide. Technical Manual	Government of South Australia	2010
AMLR Water Quality Trend Analysis Summary of the Hydrometric and Composite Sample Station Network 2010	Water Data Services	2010
Urban Stormwater Harvesting Options Study	Wallbridge and Gilbert	2009
Adelaide Coastal Waters Study	CSIRO	2007
Floods in South Australia 1836 – 2005	Bureau of Meterology	2006
Aquifer Storage Capacities of the Adelaide Region	Government of South Australia	2004
Metropolitan Adelaide Stormwater Management Study Parts A, B, C	Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd	2004
Urban Stormwater Best-Practice Environmental Management Guidelines	CSIRO	1999

Resilient town and cities document collections

Stormwater Management Authority

Water Sensitive SA

Department of Transport and Infrastructure Green Infrastructure Commitment

Water Services Association of Australia Publications

LGA Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS) Useful publications & resources

Researching urban management for resilient towns and cities

South Australian urban water research organisations:

Goyder Institute for Water Research

National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training at Flinders University

Water Research Australia

Water Research Centre at the University of Adelaide

Current and historic programs researching urban management for resilient towns and cities

Historic research programs have informed the development of urban water management in South Australia and remain a source of information. Each research program had particular drivers and research aims, so while these contributed to the body of knowledge at the time, care should be taken when applying the findings, which may have been superseded.

Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities 2015 to 2021

Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living 2012 to 2019

Goyder Institute Urban Water Research program 2013 –14

Victorian Centre for Climate Change Adaptation Research 2009 to 2014

National Tree Day Research