Rainwater tanks, dams, and springs are running dry in Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula while water carriers say they are struggling to meet the demand from both farmers and households.
Fleurieu farmers are destocking as dams, like this one at Port Elliot, dry up across the region.There is unprecedented demand for water deliveries to farms and homes south of Adelaide and across the Adelaide Hills .The Department for Water and the Environment says it is reviewing modelling for water resources in the area.Share article
The Fleurieu is one of several regions in SA to have their lowest rainfall on record for any 12-month February to January period."Once the stock tanks start, if things don't improve very shortly it's going to get a whole lot worse," he said. Rob said he charged between $160 and $200 for a delivery of 7,000 litres, depending on the distance he had to travel.
Ms Fell said it was the first time the park had ever had to buy water in the 25 years she had worked there.ABC South East SA: Caroline HornBetween the park and the iconic Second Valley beach are well-maintained public toilets, which usually run from tanks fed by the creek flowing behind them.District Council of Yankalilla Mayor Darryl Houston said it was the first time he could recall the council having to buy in water to keep the toilets operational.
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