Water restrictions
Permanent water conservation measures 
Permanent water conservation measures apply from 1 December in all SEQ areas, including Brisbane City, Gold Coast City, Ipswich City, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Logan City, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Somerset Regional Council Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Scenic Rim Regional Council and Redland City Council. Business restrictions
Business and industry, government and other large (non-residential) users of water need to conserve water supplies by using less and being more efficient water users. Business restrictions apply to all businesses.Questions?
Do you have a question about water restrictions? Call the hotline on 1300 789 906.Previous levels of water restrictions
Water restrictions have been in place in South East Queensland since 2005. Read about the previous levels of restrictions:
- High Level Restrictions (PDF, 128 kB) commenced 31 July 2008
- Level 6 restrictions (PDF, 390 kB) commenced 23 November 2007
- Level 5 restrictions (PDF, 437kB) commenced 10 April 2007
- Level 4 restrictions (PDF, 1.28MB) commenced 1 November 2006
- Level 3 restrictions (PDF, 131kB) commenced 13 June 2006
- Level 2 restrictions (PDF, 87kB) commenced 3 October 2005
- Level 1 restrictions (PDF, 91kB) commenced 13 May 2005

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