Underground water
In Queensland, a number of subartesian areas have been declared under the Water Act 2000. Some have been declared within water resource plans, while most have been declared under the Water Regulation 2002, both of which are subordinate legislation to the Act.
Correct managed of bores and bore construction practices can reduce contamination or pressure loss in many aquifers.
The Great Artesian Basin (GAB) is one of the largest artesian groundwater basins in the world and underlies approximately one-fifth of Australia.
Last updated: 20 October 2009