Coffs Harbour Water - Overview

Coffs Harbour Water logo 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

CAPACITY AND CONSUMPTION
Date	Karangi Dam Capacity	Karangi Dam Volume	Shannon Creek Dam Capacity	Shannon Creek Dam Volume	7 day Average Consumption (Target is 18.0 ML per day)
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

EXTRACTION
Date
Water Taken
from Orara River
to Karangi Dam
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.