Local water boards
Water authorities and local water boards are established under the Water Act 2000 to carry out a range of local water activities. They are classified as either Category 1 or Category 2. Category 1 water authorities operate on a much larger scale than Category 2 water authorities.
Queensland has two Category 1 water authorities: the Gladstone Area Water Board and the Mount Isa Water Board.
Queensland currently has 15 Category 2 water authorities.
- View a list of water authorities and their contact details.
Category 1 authorities and Category 2 water authorities report to the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers.
Statutory obligations
Water authorities have obligations as registered water service providers and a range of statutory obligations under the Water Act 2000, the Financial Accountability Act 2009, the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009 and the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008.
More information
- Category 2 water authorities - duties and responsibilities
- Category 2 water authorities - email StatutoryAuthorities@rdmw.qld.gov.au
- Category 1 water authorities - email wms.entitiesgovernance@rdmw.qld.gov.au.