Emergency relief for regional town water supplies

Local Water Utilities can get help with the cost of water carting or water supply works during periods of emergency.

Fire truck in the bush

About emergency relief

Emergency Relief for Regional Town Water Supplies is available to Local Water Utilities towards the cost of water carting or water supply works during periods of emergency.

Technical assistance is available to Local Water Utilities to manage risks to town drinking water quality following bushfires

Local Water Utilities can contact their respective department Water Utilities Regional Managers for further information.

Contact us

If you are not sure who is the regional manager or engineer for your local water utility, please contact Water Enquiries.

Email: water.enquiries@dcceew.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 1300 081 047

Relief funding

Details of emergency relief funding provided to Local Water Utilities is in the interactive map below.