DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
Balrootan GMA
 | The Balrootan Groundwater Management Area (GMA) is located in the Wimmera District, centred on the township of Nhill. | Groundwater Management Groundwater Areas Neuarpur GSPA |
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| GMA Area = 421.5 km2 |
Aquifer Characteristics and Usage
| Aquifer | Renmark Group |
| Aquifer Lithology | sands, silts, clays |
| Aquifer Type | confined |
| Groundwater Uses | some stock watering |
| Permissible Annual Volume (PAV) | 998 ML / year |
Stratigraphic Profile
A Stratigraphic Profile of the aquifers of the Balrootan GMA ....
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DPI Groundwater Information Notes
Provide information on the management and utilisation of groundwater for private land owners and water authorities.
Groundwater Beneficial Use (water quality)
These pages explain the Groundwater Beneficial Use concept, as applied to the major aquifers of Victoria; and include maps of Beneficial Use (water quality) categories designed to assist those wishing to extract groundwater for agricultural or industrial uses.
Soils of Balrootan GMA
Profiles, detailed descriptions and mapping of the soils of the Balrootan GMA developed through extensive soil surveys in the area.
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This document was last reviewed on 01/10/2008