Water

Across the Tablelands, town water comes from local rivers and lakes which is treated to meet Australian Standards. Currently water supply levels are high.

Water supplies for the Tablelands come from:

Southern Region
Herberton, Ravenshoe, Mt Garnet, Tabo & satellite communities: 

• Wild, Herbert & Millstream Rivers
• Vine Creek & North Cedar Creek
• Wurruma Swamp
• Eastine Creek Dam & bores

Central Region
Malanda, Yungaburra, Atherton, Tolga,  Walkamin & Tinaroo Park: 

• Johnstone & Upper Barron River
• Scrubby Creek
• Lake Tinaroo & bores

Northern Region
Chillagoe, Dimbulah, Mareeba, Mt Molloy & Kuranda:

• Barron River
• SunWater irrigation network & bores

Water Conservation

New water restrictions are in place across the Tablelands.  Click here to see if any apply to your area.

WaterWise

Residents are urged to minimise household water usage by following WaterWise strategies such as taking short showers, fixing leaking taps and not leaving taps running.  Information and strategies for conserving household water is available from the Department of Natural Resources and Water website .

To report water supply issues, please call 1300 362 242.