NSW Non-urban Water Metering. You need to comply.
NSW Non Urban Water Metering regulation requires all irrigators and farmers to monitor the water drawn from all water sources, including surface water, such as rivers, creeks and dams; as well as ground water, such as bores and wells. YOU NEED TO COMPLY. Aquamonix EMFLUX can help you by providing the information, knowhow and products to ensure you do.
Quality Australian made flow meters
Aquamonix EMFLUX is Australia’s only manufacturer of Magnetic Flow Meters fully approved to meet all requirements for NSW metering. We have been operating for over 40 years and have an extensive installed base of over 40 000 flow meters.
Water NSW
Natural Resources Access Regulator
Natural Resources Access Regulator
Natural Resources Access Regulator
How NRAR uses technology to monitor compliance with water regulations across NSW.
Three easy steps to help you get meter ready
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Check your licence and approval details on the NSW Water Register to see what is listed and whether there are any existing metering conditions that you need to comply with.
Water NSW can assist you to amend your approval if you need to update any details, including the size of your installed pump, or make your work inactive.
2.
Use the NSW Government’s online metering guidance tool to see if, and how, the rules apply to you.
3.
If the rules apply, contact a duly qualified person (DQP), such as a certified meter installer (CMI) to discuss your situation. They can advise you on the equipment you need, and order, install and validate it.
A list of DQPs can be found on Irrigation Australia’s website. Click on ‘Certified Meter Installers and Validators‘ to search for one near you.
What meter do I need for compliance?
What will happen if I don't comply?
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has many methods of finding breaches of water laws. In addition to responding to and investigating reports of alleged breaches, they have teams of compliance officers across NSW who actively monitor and audit the use of surface water and groundwater. They also use technology including state-of-the-art satellite imagery, drones, motion-activated surveillance cameras and intelligent data to monitor unlawful water take. Their technology allows them to be anywhere in the state, at any time with the click of a button.
NRAR officers have a broad range of powers to enter premises and gather evidence, such as photos and samples. They can also compel the individual or entity under investigation to provide records and answer questions relating to that investigation.
NRAR is a risk-based regulator which means they approach investigations on a case-by-case basis. They consider the potential harm caused to the environment, or other water users, the offender’s culpability and compliance history, as well as their attitude to the non-compliance.
Serious, substantiated and willful acts of non-compliance will face the full force of the law. Where non-compliance occurs out of ignorance with minimal harm we will look to educational measures.
For more information see: https://www.nrar.nsw.gov.au/about-us/compliance
What are the current regulations surrounding flowmeters?
Why is it smarter to pay a bit more up front for a magnetic flowmeter rather than a mechanical one?
Magnetic flow meters provide better value, as they are full bore devices that, unlike mechanical meters, do not wear out, become blocked, clogged and may need replacing after 3 years. Magnetic flow meters do not require ongoing repairs and maintenance and substantially reduce repeated and costly recertification expenses. They are a robust and long term ‘set and forget’ solution.
Why is it better to buy an Aquamonix EMFLUX 'Made in Australia' flowmeter rather than a cheaper, overseas produced copy?
There has never been a better time to buy the only Australian Made, Pattern Approved flow meters. Aquamonix EMFLUX flow meters are made in Australia and are a guaranteed, high quality, long term solution to your flow meter requirements. When by buying a locally made flow meter you will be helping to support Australian jobs and local manufacturing.
How Aquamonix EMFLUX can help you to comply
We help you to comply with the water metering requirements by supplying AS4747 Pattern Approved flowmeters. Each Aquamonix EMFLUX flow meter is individually wet flow tested and calibrated, along with its corresponding transmitter, at the Aquamonix manufacturing and flow testing facility in Milperra, NSW. Each flow meter is calibrated against a NATA certified master meter, over three flow rates to an accuracy of better than +/- 0.5%.
