All Richmond Shire residents are reminded that:
Restricted Watering
The Richmond Township are now on level 1 water restrictions as of 25 July 2024.
Sprinklers and fixed irrigation systems can only be used from the hours of 4:00pm to 9:00am Monday to Sunday.
No sprinklers, fixed irrigation systems and unattended hoses can be used from the hours of 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Sunday.
These restrictions can change at any time at Councils discretion.
In accordance with the Water Supply (Safety & Reliability) Act 2008, Council may apply fines to residents not complying to the above mentioned restrictions.
Fines will be in the order of two penalty unit (equivalent to $266.00) per offence.
Monitoring water use
Richmond Shire Council has updated all water meters in the township of Richmond. The meters use the Aqualus Water system, and it uses a low frequency transmitter technology that provides users with a wealth of water related information.
This information is displayed via an easy-to-use dashboard, showing information such as usage trends and hourly water consumption, leak detection and alerts. You will also receive a monthly water usage report.
Please register your details via the following link: https://richmond.aqualus.com
If you have any queries or require further information please do not hesitate to contact the Council on 07 4719 3377 or email rates@richmond.qld.gov.au
Water and Sewerage
- Please CLICK HERE to access the Customer Service Standards for Water Supply and Sewerage Services
- Please CLICK HERE to access the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan Report 2023/24
- Please CLICK HERE to access the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan
- Please CLICK HERE to access Richmond Shire Council FACT SHEET Water
- Please CLICK HERE to access SWIM Report