In 2009-10, ACT households consumed 28 GL of water, representing 59% of all water consumption in the territory. This proportion was the highest among all the states and territories in Australia, reflecting relatively low levels of manufacturing, agriculture and other industrial activity in the ACT.
Household water consumption in the ACT increased marginally from 27 GL in 2008-09 to 28 GL in 2009-10.
Per capita household water use in 2009-10 was 77 kL compared with 78 kL in 2008-09.
Total water consumption in the ACT marginally decreased to 47 GL in 2009-10 compared with 48 GL in 2008-09.
How is household water consumption calculated?
The ABS calculates total household water consumption by combining the amount of water distributed to households by water providers with the amount extracted through bores and other self-extraction facilities.'Self-extracted ' water use is calculated by applying a coefficient, based on average number of kilolitres used per household connection, to the households known not to be served by water providers.
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