Supporting the water sector in Australia
Our comprehensive weather, water and climate services help you make the right decisions with the right information at the right time.
We offer a range of services to provide our water sector customers with situational awareness and decision support across all time frames.
Who we work with in the water sector
If you manage water resources and need timely and accurate weather, water and climate data and services, we can help. Our customers and partners include:
- bulk and urban water utilities
- state, territory and Commonwealth government agencies
- private businesses.
Our experts can help you take the guesswork out of important decisions through free and subscription products and services. We can also provide tailored solutions to help you meet your business goals.
Urban water suppliers
Weather and climate can affect water supply network assets, such as pipes, pumps, sewers, and desalination plants.
Our near real-time observations, high-resolution radar-based forecasting, seven-day forecasts and climate and water outlooks provide timely and accurate data that can integrate directly into your systems for analysis.
Water and wastewater service providers report annually to the Bureau on a range of performance indicators. These relate to the status of water for cities and some towns.
We've worked with service providers and agencies to improve the indicators and provide resources to support performance reporting.
Our streamflow forecasts support river management decisions and planning for coming weeks and months
River, dam and infrastructure managers
Severe weather events and climate trends can significantly affect water supply operations and infrastructure, from major dams and regulated rivers to local drainage systems. This can also impact community wellbeing and the environment.
Our daily, weekly and seasonal streamflow forecasts, and climate outlooks can help you to make the best water management decisions for your customers.
Water planners and policy makers
Australian rainfall and streamflow are among the most variable in the world. Our high-quality water and climate data, seasonal climate and water outlooks, streamflow forecasts and hydro-climate projections support your planning and policy decisions.
We combine water, weather, climate and data expertise to improve understanding of current and future water availability for communities, businesses and the environment.
Water users
Our climate and water services help water-dependent businesses maximise their productivity and profitability. We provide vital information to support your day-to-day and long-term decisions. This includes helping you prepare for and respond to drought and other climate extremes.
Our surface water and groundwater information helps you understand how much and where water is available. Our climate and water outlooks and Australia-wide soil moisture estimates can inform water use decisions to ensure the best outcomes for your business.