Coffs Harbour Water - Overview
Coffs Harbour Water is a business unit of Coffs Harbour City Council that manages the water supply and wastewater operations throughout the city.
It was formed in June 2002 to encourage a more sustainable use of water in our city.
Coffs Harbour Water is committed to maintaining Coffs Harbour's reputation as one of the most water efficient areas in Australia.
Coffs Harbour Water operates a 24-hour emergency service and can be contacted on (02) 6648 4000.
Daily Water Log
Coffs Harbour Water publishes a daily log on the water capacity in the Karangi and Shannon Creek Dams and the amount of water pumped from the Orara and Nymboida Rivers.
Water restrictions are currently at Level One
Date |
Karangi Dam |
Karangi Dam Volume |
Shannon Creek Dam |
Shannon Creek Dam Volume |
7 day Average Consumption |
|
Saturday 21/11/09 |
96.1% |
5,382 ML | 54.0% |
16,158 ML | 16.1 ML |
|
Sunday 22/11/09 |
96.0% |
5,376 ML | 54.0% |
16,158 ML | 16.2 ML |
|
Monday 23/11/09 |
95.8% |
5,365 ML | 54.0% |
16,158 ML | 16.5 ML |
|
Tuesday 17/11/09 |
97.0% |
5,432 ML | 53.9% |
16,114 ML | 15.2 ML |
|
Wednesday 18/11/09 |
96.8% |
5,421 ML | 53.9% |
16,129 ML | 15.3 ML |
|
Thursday 19/11/09 |
96.4% |
5,398 ML | 53.9% |
16,114 ML | 15.5 ML |
|
Friday 20/11/09 |
96.2% |
5,387 ML | 54.0% |
16,158 ML | 15.3 ML |
| Date | Water Taken |
Water Taken from Nymboida River to Karangi Dam |
Water Taken from Nymboida River to Shannon Creek Dam |
Water Taken from Shannon Creek Dam to Karangi Dam |
Saturday 21/11/09 |
8.7 ML | 0 ML | 40.8 ML | Water from this source will be available |
| Sunday 22/11/09 | 10.8 ML | 0 ML | 40.8 ML | once Shannon Creek Dam reaches a |
| Monday 23/11/09 | 10.8 ML | 0 ML | 40.8 ML | higher capacity - estimated 50%. |
| Tuesday 17/11/09 | 0 ML | 0 ML | 15.1 ML | Depending on rainfall and flow in |
| Wednesday 18/11/09 | 0 ML | 0 ML | 15.0 ML | the Nymboida River, and water quality |
| Thursday 19/11/09 | 0 ML | 0 ML | 35.5 ML | in Shannon Creek Dam, this could |
| Friday 20/11/09 | 0 ML | 0 ML | 40.8 ML | take between 6 - 12 months. |


