Pittsworth is the latest community to move to smart standpipes for potable water.
As part of Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) work to improve water efficiency throughout the Region, residents in Pittsworth have also moved to a touch tag system.
TRC Water and Waste Committee Chair Rebecca Vonhoff said the use of smart standpipes allowed Council to monitor its systems more effectively and provided an improved service for our customers.
“Water is our most critical resource, which is why we are looking at every area of our business model and are making any changes which will improve efficiencies,” Cr Vonhoff said.
“The use of smart standpipes allows us to monitor our systems more effectively and provides an improved service for our customers.
“Eligible residents will now be able to gain access through the use of a touch tag.
“This will result in a small change in process for existing customers but one which will make it much easier for them to buy water and use the equipment.
In addition to Pittsworth, Council has smart standpipes for treated water in Crows Nest, Millmerran, Oakey and Wyreema.
For more information visit www.tr.qld.gov.au or contact Council on 131 872.