❓ Question on Notice regarding potable water demand and supply in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, seeking data on domestic, commercial, and agricultural usage, current capacity, and future demand forecasts.
AnsweredQoN 5022Legislative Council
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I refer to potable water in the Pilbara, and I ask -
(1) What is the current domestic demand for potable water in the Pilbara?
(2) What is the current commercial (non-agriculture) demand for potable water in the Pilbara?
(3) What is the current agriculture demand for potable water in the Pilbara?
(4) What is the current capacity in surface and artesian potable water currently available in the Pilbara?
(5) What is the forecast total demand for potable water in the Pilbara for all uses over the next 10 years?
(1) What is the current domestic demand for potable water in the Pilbara?
(2) What is the current commercial (non-agriculture) demand for potable water in the Pilbara?
(3) What is the current agriculture demand for potable water in the Pilbara?
(4) What is the current capacity in surface and artesian potable water currently available in the Pilbara?
(5) What is the forecast total demand for potable water in the Pilbara for all uses over the next 10 years?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
7 March 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Water
Response time
118 days
The Minister for Water provides the following response:
(1) Per capita domestic demand for potable scheme water in 2010/2011 is approximately 570 kL/annum.
(2) Industrial and commercial demand, including hospitals and standpipes, for potable scheme water in 2010/2011 was approximately 14.3 GL.
(3) Agriculture demands are not met through potable scheme supply.
(4) 15 GL
(5) Forecast demand for three main Pilbara areas at 2022 is around 60 GL per year under a high growth scenario.
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(1) Per capita domestic demand for potable scheme water in 2010/2011 is approximately 570 kL/annum.
(2) Industrial and commercial demand, including hospitals and standpipes, for potable scheme water in 2010/2011 was approximately 14.3 GL.
(3) Agriculture demands are not met through potable scheme supply.
(4) 15 GL
(5) Forecast demand for three main Pilbara areas at 2022 is around 60 GL per year under a high growth scenario.
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