We are responsible for managing and allocating groundwater resources across NSW. We do this by using the best available science to inform our policy, and through legislation such as water sharing plans. We also assess and report on the condition of the state’s groundwater resources.
You can view the groundwater data we use to monitor groundwater levels via the Real-time data website. Groundwater flow models also help guide our long-term decision-making for groundwater management.
What is groundwater?
Discover what groundwater is and why it is important for water security, now and into the future.
Managing groundwater in NSW
Find out how we manage groundwater in NSW.
Groundwater quality
Learn about the risks to groundwater quality and the principles and objectives in place to protect and maintain groundwater quality.
Groundwater projects and schemes
Read about the work our groundwater scientists do, to better manage groundwater in NSW.
Groundwater and the environment
Learn about the environments that rely on groundwater and how science helps to understand and improve their management.
Groundwater document library
Find groundwater-related publications prepared by the department.
Groundwater annual reports
Groundwater annual reports have been prepared for several inland groundwater sources.
