Our regulatory priorities
Learn more about how and where we focus our efforts to ensure our water laws are followed.
Report suspicious activity
Report a suspicious activity using our online form.
NRAR’s policies and guidelines
Access the policies and guidelines that define our role as NSW’s water regulator.
Prosecutions
Read our prosecution case studies.
The Department of Planning and Environment - Water is now responsible for controlled activity approvals, works on waterfront land and licences and approvals for large water users. All other licences and approvals continue to be managed by WaterNSW.
Highlights
Know the Rules
The water metering laws in NSW are changing. It’s important that you know the rules.
Routine monitoring program
Follow the progress of our routine monitoring team
Public register
Read about our enforcement actions across NSW
How we use technology to monitor compliance
By using sophisticated technology, we can ensure our water resources are protected for generations to come.
The value of water to our farmers
Find out what having a water licence and following the rules means to Bruce Chapman, a Bendemeer based farmer
The value of water to our Aboriginal communities
Find out what water means to Aboriginal people and communities