Water for emergency use only
MEDIA RELEASE
Published: 17th December 2023. (Note: information was correct at date of publication but may have since been changed or superseded.)
Residents and businesses within the Cairns region should only use water for emergency purposes.
Council’s treatment plants are offline due to the ongoing flooding across the region.
Water supply stored in the reservoirs is reaching a critical level and residents are being urged to use water for emergency use only.
Water from the reservoirs is safe to drink and does not need to be boiled.
The notice to conserve water is likely to remain in place until further advised.
Council will advise when this notice has been lifted.
Last Updated: 17 December 2023
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