Permanent Water Conservation Measures

Permanent water conservation measures are in place

  • Residents can only water outdoors before 10am and after 4pm on their allocated watering days.
  • Even numbered properties on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
  • Odd or unnumbered properties on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
  • No watering on Mondays.
  • Watering is permitted outside the hours of 10am and 4pm daily with a watering can or bucket.

Water restriction levels

(To be implemented when needed)

Note: The Water Restrictions Policy applies to all consumers and transporters of council's potable water in our region and in areas to which our potable water is supplied.

The following water sources are exempt from council's Water Restriction Policy:

  • Water drawn from a source other than from the water supply system under the control of Mackay Regional Council
  • Reclaimed or used water
  • Private bores
  • Rainwater collected in tanks (unless the tank is topped up by the Mackay Regional Council water supply)
  • Water supplied from another service provider

Water restriction policy

For full Water Restriction details, including car washing, external house cleaning and pool topping-up or filling, download the Water Restrictions Policy.

Water restriction exemptions

In special circumstances, you may apply for an exemption or amendment to the current Water Restriction Policy.  Where an exemption or amendment is sought, you must submit an Application for Exemption on Water Restrictions Form along with the applicable fee to council.

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