Water management in your state/territory
Australian Capital Territory
| Water Management Function | Organisation | Key responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Water pricing and economic regulation | Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission | Price determination and licensing. Investigation of competitive neutrality complaints. |
| Water planning and management | Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate (Environment Protection and Water Regulation and Energy, Water and Waste Policy) | Water resource management under the Water Resources Act 2007 Implement Think water, act water - the ACT's strategy for sustainable water resource management. |
| Water markets governance | Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate (Environment Protection and Water Regulation) | Approve water trade within and external to the ACT. |
| Rural/ Bulk water supply and services | ACT Electricity and Water (ACTEW) | Supply water for both urban and rural water uses, including the management and maintenance of water supply infrastructure. |
| Water quality management | Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate (Environment Protection and Water Regulation) | Develop and enforce Environmental Authorisations and Environmental Protection Agreements between the Environmental Protection Authority and people/ companies conducting activities that pose environmental risks. |