Water

Find out about current water restrictions, rebates and water saving tips. Includes infromation on Queensland Urban Utilities, water design and connection, CitySmart water saving products and the WaterSmart City Strategy.

Queensland Urban Utilities

New water and wastewater business, Queensland Urban Utilities is being launched as a result of the state government's restructure of the water industry. Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset councils are working together to form the new business.

Residential permanent water conservation measures

Queensland Water Commission introduced permanent water conservation measures for residential premises on 1 December 2009. Read about when you can water gardens and lawns, wash cars and fill pools.

Rainwater tanks Information on choosing a rainwater tank, approvals and standards, internal connections and using your rainwater tank.	Solar Hot Water Program Council is supplying residents with a plumbing inspection voucher for solar hot water system installation.
Water for use at home Find out more about water and sewerage charges, as well as information on permanent water conservation measures, water saving ideas and greywater.	WaterSmart City Strategy Help Council redevelop the WaterSmart City Strategy. Find out how you can get involved.
Water for use by business Read about permanent water conservation measures, water saving tips and water, sewerage and trade waste charges.	Water management Since the introduction of water restrictions in May 2005, Brisbane residents have saved more than 100 billion litres of water. Read about Council's pressure and leakage management program to save water and more.