SA WATER

In reply to the Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (4 June 2013).

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation): As the Minister for Water and the River Murray, I have received this advice:

SA Water received the following high water usage queries from 2010 to 2013:

Water lost through SA Water pipe network in 2011-12 was estimated to be 24,117 megalitres, which includes water loss through background leakage and water main breaks.