ALERT #18 - BE WATER AWARE

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

Daily water consumption averaged 9.2ML, exceeding the target of 9ML per day. 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.

- No sprinklers or fixed irrigation systems every Monday.

Water-Saving Tips:

- Fix leaks and dripping taps.

- Take shorter showers.

- Use water-efficient appliances where possible.

- Monitor water usage - Sign up to MiWater https://charterstowers.aqualus.com/

Updates will continue to be provided every Monday.