Water services
Saving water
Council is working to reduce water demand and improve water use efficiency within the community. Read about how we manage water including water restrictions, water savings and recycled water. 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...
Wastewater management
Wastewater management for the Cairns region including information about the Cleaner Seas project and recycled water. More...
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...
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...