Warragamba Dam

Warragamba Dam In the area of Sydney, Illawarra and the Blue Mountains a total population of 4 million they all rely on the catchment of five major river systems- Warragamba, the Upper Nepean, Shoalhaven, Blue Mountains and Woronora. The main catchment being Warragamba Dam accounting for 80% of Sydney's water supply. Warragamba dam is situated on the Warragamba River. Warragamba Dam is approximately 65 kilometres southwest of Sydney just upstream where the Warragamba River drains into the Nepean …

…of Sydney has to have the responsibility to look after and manage the water that keeps us alive. This involve constant inspections and safety precautions to manage the supply. The quantity of water must be coincided with the unpredictable and unreliable Australian climate. But there is no use having quantity if its not quality so the people at Warragamba must do sure tests of the water and enhance rules and regulations to maintain water purity.