Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Water supply and consumption in Australia - statistics & facts
Water scarcity has always been an important issue in Australia, a country that is known as the driest inhabited continent in the world. Variable rainfall has led to differing accessible volumes of water stored across the country, with water catchments struggling to maintain a sustainable water supply in most regions. Water management issues have been intensified by the high demand for water by both household and industry consumers.
