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Emergency bulk water collection points announced

The State Government has announced emergency bulk water collection points for Adelaide Hills residents from Thursday 6 March.

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Emergency bulk water collection points announced

The State Government has announced three temporary, emergency bulk water collection points in response to unprecedented dry conditions and unmet water carting demands.


Available from Thursday 6 March from the following locations:

Operational hours

SA Water will staff the emergency bulk water collection points from 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. Operational hours may be adjusted in response to demand, as water use at these points will be monitored carefully.

Emergency supply only

These temporary bulk water collection points are intended to provide emergency supply to households for domestic purposes only. They are not intended for commercial livestock or watering gardens.

Required household information

When collecting water, households must provide:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Email
  • Signature

Bring your own disinfected food-grade container.

Photo identification is required to verify identity.

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