Water & waste
Plumbing services
Plumbing assessment, inspections, compliance certificates on plumbing and drainage work and on-site sewerage installations on all buildings in the Cairns regional area. Inspection and testing on water supply and sewerage installation in new subdivisions. More...
Trade waste & sewage
Trade waste is a liquid discharge containing trade or factory wastes, chemicals or other impurities from any business, trade or manufacturing premises More...
Waste & recycling
Our waste and recycling services and facilities aim to minimise waste disposal to landfill, making our region cleaner and greener for future generations. Read more on how to reduce, reuse and recycle, where our facilities are located and which items are accepted for disposal. More...
Water sources & supply
Information about water sources and water supply in the Cairns region. Includes information about Copperlode Falls Dam, Lake Morris, Behana Creek, Rex Creek, and Council's Water Treatment Plants. More...
Water management
Council is working to reduce water demand and improve water use efficiency within the community. Our Water Demand Management Strategy guides regional actions, projects and communications from 2009 to 2012. More...
Water billing
Council reads water meters three times each financial year, and issues water notice bills to some 65,000 customers. More...