Primary metering equipment - storage sensors for floodplain harvesting
A storage sensor measures the water depth within a storage (dam). Using the storage level and the corresponding storage curve, a storage volume is calculated. Storage sensors that are integrated with a local intelligence device (LID)—a data logger and telemetry unit—are referred to as a storage meter.
A storage meter that meets the Minister’s specifications and standards must be installed on all floodplain harvesting storages—that is, all storages listed on the water supply work approval for floodplain harvesting—where a landholder has opted for the storage measurement method to fulfil their primary metering equipment requirements.
Read more in the NSW Floodplain Harvesting Measurement Policy (PDF, 2270.23 KB)
List of storage sensors for floodplain harvesting
The below table lists the storage sensors (pressure sensor or radar sensor) that comply with the Minister’s specifications and standards.