The Virginia Pipeline Scheme (VPS) is the largest scheme of its type in Australia (SA Water 2005; EarthTech 2005) and was established in 1999 to deliver unrestricted Class A reclaimed water to irrigators on the Northe

Regulations over the use of pesticides in cotton production have been in existence ever since that industry emerged in Australia.

In New South Wales the relationship between the cotton industry and waterways is a feature of the industry.