Water utilities

Our department ensures that the water and wastewater services provided by regional NSW’s local water utilities are safe, secure and sustainable.

We set the management framework for local water utilities that helps guarantee the delivery of  essential services by assessing the policy, planning, infrastructure and regulatory priorities across regional NSW.

We manage and implement significant water infrastructure programs, such as the Safe and Secure Water Program and the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program.

1. 

   Local water utilities

   View all the local government councils exercising water supply functions under the Act.

2. 

   Best practice management

   Our regulatory framework for the effective and efficient delivery of water supply, sewerage services and sustainable water conservation.

3. 

   Regulatory assessments

   Obtain approvals for water supply dams, water and sewage treatment works, recycle water, biosolids management and concurrence of trade waste activities.

4. 

   Training courses

   Our courses assist regional NSW local water utilities. Course calendar for 2018 available.

5. 

   Technical assistance

   Expert strategic advice and technical support for local water utilities and other stakeholders.

6. 

   Water & sewerage infrastructure programs

   We utilise co-funding programs to assist in the delivery of water and sewerage infrastructure in regional NSW.