Information on saving water and permitted watering times (water restrictions). Read more on the management of water in the Cairns region. Read more
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. Read more
Information about water sources and water supply in the Cairns region, including Copperlode Falls Dam, Lake Morris, Behana Creek, Council's Water Treatment Plants. Read more
Smarter with our water: Cairns water education program - free program delivered to Cairns schools utilising the WaterWhys Education and Training (WET) Van Read more
Water Security Advisory Group provide advice and recommendations to Council for legislative compliance/reporting, community engagement, and project advice and stakeholder input. Read more
Wastewater management for the Cairns region including information about Council's wastewater treatment facilities. Read more
The council laboratory offers a range of services to industry and the community, comprising of both chemical and microbiological laboratories. Read more
Forms and permits for Direct Debit, Trade waste, Waste & recycling, Water / water billing, Plumbing services and Water Laboratory services. Read more
Plumbing applications and inspections, water meter and connection services. Read more
Trade waste is a liquid discharge containing trade or factory wastes, chemicals or other impurities from any business, trade or manufacturing premises Read more
Council reads water meters three times each financial year, and issues water notice bills to some 65,000 customers. Read more
Smart Catchments: Saltwater Creek is a pilot study using innovative smart technology to reduce urban environmental impacts on the Great Barrier Reef. Read more
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. Read more
Everything you flush down the toilet or pour down the drain goes through our sewerage systems. Think before you flush and keep our pipes clean. Read more
