ALERT #16 - BE WATER AWARE

Charters Towers residents and the business community are advised that Charters Towers remains on a Level 1 Water Restriction.

Water consumption Sunday, 9 March 2025 was 9.9ML, exceeding the daily target of 9ML. The community is encouraged to continue conserving water to help maintain supply.

Council is actively working behind the scenes to have plans in place for permanent infrastructure repairs, which will commence as soon as it is safe to do so.

In the meantime, residents are reminded to follow Level 1 restrictions:

• Micro spray and drip systems with timers – 7pm–8am on the odds and evens system.
• Sprinklers – 6am–8am and 7pm–9pm on the odds and evens system.
• Hand-held hoses, watering cans, and buckets – May be used at any time.
• Paved areas – Can only be cleaned with high-pressure water cleaners.

Water-Saving Tips:

• Fix leaks and dripping taps.
• Take shorter showers.
• Use water-efficient appliances where possible.

Updates will continue to be provided every Monday.