Queensland Water Commission: Target 140

We're now at Target 170

Dam levels have risen above 40% and Target 170 and High Level Restrictions now apply. Residents can use a little more water, but only if they need to. It's up to each of us to target 170 litres per person per day.

Gold Coast water restrictions have recommenced at Target 170 High Level Restrictions following Hinze Dam levels falling below 95%.

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How to read your water meter

We all need to take responsibility for how much water we use each day. 5 Steps

A good starting place is to find out how much you use at the moment – read your water meter or read your water advice notice from your council.

Three steps to read your water meter