Water supply and distribution
ACT service reservoirs
There are 45 service reservoirs in the Canberra water supply system. Water from the treatment plants is delivered by gravity fed bulk supply mains to service reservoirs. These reservoirs are either excavated, concrete lined, or the circular, above ground in concrete or steel.
All reservoirs are roofed and designed to blend in with the environment. Pump stations are used to pump water from lower to higher level service reservoirs. The total available reservoir storage is 903 million litres of water.
Water pipe network
Consumers receive water through a network of reticulated pipes. The reticulation system is divided into pressure zones with each zone served from one or more local service reservoirs.
Service reservoir storage volume
About the service reservoir graph
- This chart shows total volume of water stored in the service reservoirs around Canberra.
- The maximum storage is approximately 912 ML, and the minimum storage should be above 450 ML for effective distribution to customers.
- The stored volume is shown in megalitres (ML).
One megalitre = One million litres