Water catchments in the Murray–Darling Basin

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About Victorian Murray catchment

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0.9% of the total Murray–Darling Basin area (Upper Victorian Murray only).

10% contribution to Murray River inflow (Upper Victorian Murray only).

Tributaries

Kiewa, Mitta Mitta, Goulburn and Broken rivers.

Major towns

Mildura, Swan Hill, Wadonga.

First Nations

Dhudhuroa and Yaitmathang.

Water use

Irrigated agriculture and horticulture (including Sunraysia area), town water, recreation, environment, domestic and stock use, Traditional Owner use and hydroelectricity.

Water availability

Find out how much water is currently stored in the Victorian Murray catchment. You’ll also find details on how much water is available, allocated and used for each category of use. For detailed volume for each major storage, weir and lock, see Storages if applicable.

Storages

You can find current and past water storage levels for:

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River levels and water quality

You can find current and past river levels, flow rates and water quality information from gauges in:


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Water allocations and trade

Subject to rules and conditions, trading is permitted for:

  • Regulated and unregulated surface water entitlements (shares) and allocations
  • Groundwater entitlements and allocations
  • Water licences

Trading information

Trade rules in Victoria

Trade Limits and Opportunities - Victorian Water Register

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