Regulating the water industry
Topics
Drinking water
The Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 includes new provisions that regulate drinking water quality to protect public health.
Recycled water
The recycled water guidelines have been developed to help providers meet the requirements of the new legislation.
Dam safety
A referable dam is one that would, in the event of failure, put population at risk. This is determined by conducting a failure impact assessment.
Flood risk and stormwater management
The effects of rainfall run-off vary depending on factors such as the extent and intensity of rainfall, catchment topography, and land use.
River improvement trusts
A river improvement trust (trust) is a statutory authority constituted under the River Improvement Trust Act 1940 to protect and improve rivers, repair and prevent damage to rivers, and prevent or mitigate flooding of land by riverine flood.
Webbe-Weller review
In March 2008, the Queensland Government announced an independent review of government boards, committees and statutory authorities as part of a major public sector program.
Urban demand management
The Urban demand management guidelines assist water service providers to implement urban demand regulatory measures outside of south-east Queensland.
2011 flood response
The Queensland Government has established a statewide independent Commission of Inquiry to forensically examine the 2011 flood disaster.
Last updated 19 December 2011