Water Consumption
Water consumption in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is linked to population and land use. Domestic households require water for indoor (washing, bathing and cooking) and outdoor (irrigation and car washing) uses. Industrial activities may require water for production, heating and cooling.
Water Consumption Data
- In 2002/03 the average residential water consumption per household in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters was 284 KL/year or around 380 L/person/day (assuming 2.07 persons per household) Source: ABS
- South Australian average residential water consumption per household in 2002/03 was 445 L/person/day. Source: ABS
- The average water consumption may vary dramatically each year depending on the weather.
- In 2003, the Council's water consumption was approximately 500,000 ML, divided into these main areas:
- Reserves (83%)
- Traffic Control devices (median strips) (8%)
- Council buildings (3%)
- Reserve buildings (2%)
- Swimming Pools (2%)
Note: KL = Kilolitre (1,000 litres)
ML = Megalitre (1,000 KL or 1 million litres)
Where does water come from?
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters' water supply is sourced primarily from Anstey Hill Reservoir, but is supplemented with water from both the Happy Valley and Hope Valley Reservoirs at various times of the year.
The Anstey Hill water treatment plant is supplied with water from either the River Murray via the Mannum - Adelaide pipeline or from the Milbrook Reservoir. Hope Valley water treatment plant is supplied with water from the River Murray into the River Torrens system via the Millbrook and Kangaroo Creek Reservoirs. After treatment, water is delivered to consumers from all plants via the existing potable water reticulation system.
For more information about the South Australia's water system, go to the SA Water website.
