Code of Practice - Irrigated Public Open Space - SA Water

4.0 WATER SUPPLY OPTIONS
The sustainability of mains water supply for use in irrigation
of public open space is questionable. Alternative water
sources to mains supply should be investigated and identified.
Where viable they should be developed for irrigation
purposes. Alternative water supplies include bore water,
effluent water and stormwater. Where alternative supply
options prove viable, targets for the development of these
supplies should be set.
Information on the availability of alternative water sources
can be gained from government departments responsible for
the management of water resources.
• Potable mains and recycled effluent
-SAWaterCorporation
www.sawater.com.au
• Groundwater bores/stormwater
- Department of Water, Land & Biodiversity Conservation
www.dwlbc.sa.gov.au
- Natural Resource Management Boards
www.nrm.sa.gov.au
-LocalGovernmentAuthorities
www.lga.sa.gov.au
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Where alternative water supply to mains water is being used,
it is important to ensure water quality is acceptable and
Department of Health requirements are met. A water quality
analysis should be undertaken reporting on the following;
• Salinity/EC
• pH
• Sodium
• Chloride
• Boron
• Carbonate & Bicarbonat
• Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR)
• Nutrients (N-P-K)
• Thermo-tolerant Coliforms
Whatever the water supply, a dedicated meter is required to
enable water consumption to be monitored.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
WATER SUPPLY OPTIONS
Neylan, J. (2005) Golf Course Water Quality,
Victorian Golf Association, November 2005.
www.golfvic.org.au
Use of Surface and Groundwater Resources Versus
Availability, Dept of Environment and Heritage,
South Australia.
www.environment.sa.gov.au
Environment Protection Agency,
South Australian Reclaimed Water Guidelines,
Dept for Environment and Heritage, South Australia.
April 1999.
www.epa.sa.gov.au