Giru residents asked to conserve water

Giru residents are asked to conserve water due to impact of ongoing heavy rainfall on the turbidity in the Haughton River.

The Giru Water Treatment Plant remains operational, however increased flows and turbidity in the Haughton River in the catchment negatively impact treated water production rates. Normal treated water production rates cannot be achieved until such time as turbidity levels improve following reduced flows in the Haughton River.

Potential moderate/major flooding levels are forecast for the Haughton River today with rain forecast to continue this week.

The Giru Water Tower and low-level storage tanks are currently at 100 per cent capacity however residents of Giru and surrounding areas are requested to restrict water usage to essential purposes only until further advice can be issued by Burdekin Shire Council.