Bore Water and Groundwater Use for Australian Gardeners

Bore Water in Australian ContextsPerth's shallow superficial aquifer underlies most of the metropolitan area at 5–30m depth and is the most widely accessed suburban groundwater resource in Australia — approximately 65,000 residential bores operate in Perth. Adelaide has access to the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges aquifers and local aquifers in some suburban areas. In most other Australian states, residential bore use is regulated and may require permits — check with your local water authority…