Water

• How Queensland’s water system works

  Read about Queensland's water resources and the role the department plays in their sustainable management.

• Our role as a water regulator: compliance approach and principles

  Our role is to ensure that water is managed fairly and responsibly, to make best use of our water resources by delivering sustainable, safe, secure and affordable water to all Queenslanders.

• Managing climate change risks to water

  Understand more about how the department is managing the impacts of climate change on water management in Queensland.

• Public notices

  View public notices about water dealings, water limitations, water releases and water planning.

• Maps and data

  Access surface water and groundwater data, maps, models and applications.

• Consultations and initiatives

  View the water-related initiatives and public consultations currently being undertaken by the department.

• Using water wisely

  Find out ways to conserve water in and around your home.

• Water licensing, planning and investment

  Find information about the management and use of Queensland's water, including licensing, planning and regulation.