This prediction was made by water management and treatment manager, Chenxi Zeng in her water usage, water resources and the outlook ahead report to councillors at the MidCoast Council September monthly ordinary meeting.

However, during the period from January to August this year average water usage trended close to median historical value.

Ms Zeng attributed the drop in water usage between January and March to the cool, wet conditions.

Water consumption increase in April as households and businesses began the task of cleaning and restoring properties following the record flood across the Mid North Coast, before becoming more stable between May and August.

The Manning River flow at Killawarra has experienced some significant rises this year.

The flow is significantly higher for the same period in 2019, which was battling the worst drought in the country's 200 year history.

The Bootawa Dam is sitting at 92 per cent, the Crawford (Bulahdelah scheme) on river storage is .12m above the fish passage and 0.08m below the weir, while aquifer water levels at Tea Gardens are medium.

Ms Zeng reported Crawford River water quality was poor.

She surmised higher than normal water consumption in the Stroud supply could be due to potential leaks and new connections in the Stroud Road area.

"This is under investigation."

Bureau of Meteorology rainfall models predict the Mid Coast region will receive above average falls of between 200-300mm in the coming months to November.

"River flows will likely remain at or above average.

"The forecast remains promising. Consumption remains average for all water supply schemes for this time of year."

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