Water supply & use
Saving water
Information on saving water and permitted watering times (water restrictions). Read more on the management of water in the Cairns region. More
Smart water meters
The Smart Water Meter project plays a key role in helping us to help you quickly identify leaks, enable more timely repairs to better manage your water usage and save you money. More
Water sources and supply
Information about water sources and water supply in the Cairns region, including Copperlode Falls Dam, Lake Morris, Behana Creek, Council's Water Treatment Plants. More
Water and Waste Education
Water and Waste education information, tours and presentations More
Our water security
Water Security Advisory Group provide advice and recommendations to Council for legislative compliance/reporting, community engagement, and project advice and stakeholder input. More
Wastewater management
Wastewater management for the Cairns region including information about the Cleaner Seas project and recycled water. More
Laboratory Services
The council laboratory offers a range of services to industry and the community, comprising of both chemical and microbiological laboratories. More
Plumbing services
Plumbing applications and inspections, water meter and connection services. More
Trade waste
Trade waste is a liquid discharge containing trade or factory wastes, chemicals or other impurities from any business, trade or manufacturing premises More
Water billing
Council reads water meters three times each financial year, and issues water notice bills to some 65,000 customers. More
Water strategy & policy
Council's Water & Waste unit works to deliver quality and reliable water, wastewater and waste services that meet the needs of our community in a financially and environmentally sustainable manner. More
Smart Catchments: Saltwater Creek
Smart Catchments: Saltwater Creek is a pilot study using innovative smart technology to reduce urban environmental impacts on the Great Barrier Reef. More
Last updated: 19 April 2019
