NSW Dept of Natural Resources Access Regulator

Who we are

NRAR is an independent water regulator which oversees the enforcement of water management laws in NSW.

NRAR upholds NSW water laws by helping people to comply voluntarily and through enforcement when rules are broken.

Find answers to our most frequently asked questions about compliance.

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Learn more about how and where we focus our efforts to ensure our water laws are followed.

NRAR’s Investigation and Enforcement teams deal with the more serious cases of alleged non-compliance with the water laws.

Here you will find information on NRAR's Outreach Program and how it helps water users to understand and comply with the water rules.

Our user friendly e-tool helps you understand water-use obligations and makes complying with water laws easier.

Find information about how to comply with the new metering rules.

NRAR meets and consults with NSW water users on a regular basis. Find an upcoming event near you.

Explore our regional compliance breakdown and see how your area compares.

Read about our achievements in 2021-2022 with a focus on delivering positive outcomes for the people of NSW.

Learn about how NRAR responds when water laws are breached.

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Find out what water means to Aboriginal people and communities in NSW.