Western Australia's Mid West climate is drying, while the population is rapidly growing¹. The Yarragadee Aquifer System, the region’s primary water source, is estimated to be fully allocated by 2032². Our region's critical winter rainfall has decreased by 24% since the 1970s³.

Geraldton reached a record 49.3°C in January 2025⁴. BOM classifies the region as facing severe water stress conditions⁵, placing the region under 'Permanent Water Restrictions', enforced with heavy daily penalties⁶.

These factors are slowing regional growth. Housing construction is limited to around 300 homes per year in many areas, with scheme water supporting only a finite number of new connections⁷.

Quality Fresh Water

Local residents and businesses can now access clean, pure, healthy fresh water at scale. Our ocean water desalination plant delivers great tasting water free from minerals, hardness, scaling issues, and occasional elevated nitrates or salinity, often found in our current water sources.

Our Sustainable Contribution

Fresh Water WA provides an alternative reliable fresh water source through our green energy, solar powered desalination system. We use our abundant clean ocean to produce high quality ADWG-compliant potable fresh water that's versatile for drinking, households, agriculture and industry. 

We distribute direct to market via 90KL tankers, while offering convenient customer self-pickup options. Our fixed pricing for an unlimited volume saves our customers significantly year round.

Unlocking a Water Secure Future

Beginning with million of litres a day and scaling beyond, our unrestricted supply empowers developers to release new land, supporting essential housing projects, and regional growth.

Fresh Water WA - an essential partner for a thriving, sustainable Mid West.

References

1. https://www.bom.gov.au/climate/updates/articles/a010-southern-rainfall-decline.shtml
2. https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-11-09/wa-water-review-for-mid-west/11678890
3. https://www.bom.gov.au/climate/updates/articles/a010-southern-rainfall-decline.shtml
4. https://www.geraldtonguardian.com.au/news/geraldton-guardian/geraldton-residents-take-to-the-beach-to-cool-off-as-city-records-equal-hottest-day-on-record-at-493c-c-17448616
5. https://www.bom.gov.au/climate/drought
6. https://www.wa.gov.au/service/building-utilities-and-essential-services/water-supply/check-garden-bore-water-restrictions
7. (Local development and infrastructure constraint reports; specific source not publicly itemised in prior data – refer to City of Greater Geraldton planning updates or Water Corporation connection capacity statements for Mid West region.)