Water utilities
Our department regulates and supports regional NSW’s local water utilities in their provision of safe, secure and sustainable water supply and sewerage services.
Our role includes:
- setting policy, planning, infrastructure and regulatory priorities across regional NSW
- providing a management framework for local water utilities to ensure the effective delivery of essential water services
- managing and implementing significant water infrastructure programs, such as the Safe and Secure Water Program and the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program.
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Local water utilities
View all the local government councils exercising water supply and sewerage functions under the Local Government Act.
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LWU performance monitoring data and reports
An essential management dashboard used to show the performance of local water utility across regional NSW.
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Best practice management
Our regulatory framework for the effective and efficient delivery of water supply and sewerage services including sustainable water conservation.
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Regulatory assessments
Obtain approvals for water supply dams, water and sewage treatment works, recycled water, biosolids management and concurrence of trade waste activities.
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Technical assistance
Expert strategic advice and technical support for local water utilities and other stakeholders.
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Water & sewerage infrastructure programs
We administer and implement co-funding programs to assist in the delivery of water and sewerage infrastructure in regional NSW.
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Additional Guidance Material – Best Practice login