Environment

Water withdrawal by source

There was a small increase in the use of surface water at AGL Loy Yang and AGL Macquarie (up 4%). Groundwater use increased 18% across AGL Energy, mainly due to increased withdrawal at AGL Loy Yang. Rainwater usage remained consistent with FY20.

Municipal water declined 16%, mainly due to significant decreases observed across AGL Energy's smaller offices, which were shut down for periods of FY21 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Waste water withdrawal is reported by Somerton Power Station only, with the 35% decline in withdrawal being directly associated with reduced Somerton Power Station activity.

Notes

Data reported above excludes produced water from Camden Gas Project (refer to 'Produced water - volume').
Data reported above excludes water that is passed through AGL's hydro generation facilities (refer to 'Managed water').
Data reported above excludes water used for cooling at AGL Torrens (refer to 'Managed water').
Data reported above excludes water used for cooling at Liddell Power station (refer to 'Managed water').

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