Interesting article by Kate Holland and Craig Simmons “Adelaide Hills Water Crisis: a Local Problem is a Global Wake-up Call” published by the Australian Water Association about hydroclimate whiplash and the effect of unpredictable rainfall leading to stress on water supplies. The water crisis in the Adelaide Hills highlights the impact on Australian farmers and growers, and those “off-grid”.

The two strategies highlighted in the article, aimed at building resilience to drought, include investment in water banking and the potential for brackish groundwater use. Both strategies rely heavily on reliable and efficient water treatment, pumping and distribution to ensure successful implementation.

The knowledge and resources to best utilise rainwater, ground-water and stored water are right here in Adelaide, 15km from the Adelaide Hills.

Freshwater Systems has assisted farmers and regional residents for over 30-years; to utilise the water they have available to them through water distribution and pumping, filtration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and disinfection processes. If you are currently relying on costly water cartage or facing water shortage, and have water sources available to you that you’d like to access, let’s explore your options.