Drought plan review: have your say on water restrictions
3 November 2026
The Authority is reviewing its drought plan and wants to hear from customers about how restrictions should work.
Safe water for the Tolmerra region
Clean water, today and for the generations to come.
We supply drinking water, treat sewage and recycle water for more than 96,000 people across the Tolmerra Valley, the Kestrel Plains and the Saltpan Coast.
- No water restrictions in any region
- Reservoirs at 71% combined storage
- Planned works: Ellerby Flats reservoir construction
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Tolmerra Water Authority provides safe drinking water, sewerage and recycled water to more than 96,000 people across the Tolmerra Valley, the Kestrel Plains and the Saltpan Coast.
We look after three reservoirs, two treatment plants, 1,850 kilometres of water mains and 1,120 kilometres of sewers, so that the tap runs when you turn it on.
Latest news
Customer centre opening hours extend to Saturday mornings
20 October 2026
The Wattleford customer centre is now open from 9 am to 12 noon on Saturdays.
Tolmerra Water launches the Water Wise Schools grant round
6 October 2026
Schools can now apply for up to $5,000 to install water tanks, bubblers or waterwise gardens.
Upcoming events
Saltpan Bay recycled water tour
A guided tour of the recycled water plant, from screening and membranes to ultraviolet disinfection.
Customer forum: your say on the drought plan
Hear how the drought plan works and tell us what matters to you. Our operations and customer teams will answer questions.
Penhallow family fun run for water
A 3 kilometre fun run and walk for the whole family. Entry funds a rainwater tank for a local school.
Tolmerra Water in numbers
- 96, 400;
- People served
- 1, 850;
- Kilometres of water mains
- 99.97%
- Drinking water guideline compliance
- 600 ML
- Water recycled each year