Water

Water is vital for our health and wellbeing. As Brisbane's population increases, so does the demand on clean water and the need to introduce water management solutions that are innovative and sustainable. Find out how Brisbane City Council is becoming a water smart city and how you can help protect our waterways including installing a raingarden.

Norman Creek 2026 Project

Norman Creek 2026 Project

The second stage of Brisbane City Council's revolutionary project to return Norman Creek to a more natural state, and revitalise the catchment to be both an environmental and recreational asset is now under way. Find out more about the project.
WaterSmart Strategy

WaterSmart Strategy

Brisbane City Council has now finalised its WaterSmart Strategy. The strategy will help guide Brisbane towards the goal of becoming Australia's most sustainable and water smart city. Download a copy of the strategy. 

Water Smart Homes

Water Smart Homes

Being water smart means more than just water conservation. It is also about sustainable water use and the protection of waterways.

Water Smart Business

Business and industry play a major part in protecting our waterways. Find out ways to help your business be water smart.
Water quality monitoring

Water quality monitoring

Council is monitoring water quality in Brisbane waterways. Find the monitoring results and also read frequently asked questions.

Voluntary Home Purchase Scheme

Council allocates funding to purchase residential properties which flood the most frequently. Find out about the scheme.

Local Catchment Group

Local Catchment Group

You are invited to join your local catchment group to help Brisbane protect its waterways.

Queensland Urban Utilities

Queensland Urban Utilities supplies water and wastewater services for customers in Brisbane.

Backflow

Parts of Brisbane may have been affected by backflow flooding during the January 2011 floods. Read about Council's investigation.