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