Water and Sewer
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Lake Moondarra
Lake Moondarra is the primary water source for the city of Mount Isa.
The Mount Isa Water Board (MIWB) is responsible for the supply of quality bulk water to industrial customers and Mount Isa City Council (MICC).
MIWB is responsible for storing and treating bulk water for the region, overlooking the supply of water from Lake Moondarra and pumping from Lake Julius when required. -
Service Network
MICC distributes the water to your property via an extensive network of pumps and pipes. Weekly testing is conducted to monitor the quality of your drinking water throughout the entire supply network.
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Declared Water Service Area
In accordance with s161 of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008, Council amended the Mount Isa City Declared Service Areas for water reticulation on 21 July 2021.
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Declared Sewerage Service Area
In accordance with s161 of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008, Council reconfirmed the Mount Isa City Declared Service Areas for sewerage reticulation on 21 July 2021.
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Camooweal
MICC is responsible for providing water supply services to the Camooweal area.
Water is pumped from two sub-artesian bores which are then injected with chlorine for disinfection before continuing on to the town reticulation. Monthly testing is conducted to monitor the quality of the drinking water through the entire supply network.
It is our job to ensure that the water that pours from your taps meets the requirements of the Public Health Regulations and Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. -
Declared Water Service Area
In accordance with s161 of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008, Council reconfirmed the Camooweal Town Declared Service Areas for water reticulation on 21 July 2021.
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Declared Sewerage Service Area
In accordance with s161 of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008, Council reconfirmed the Camooweal Town Declared Service Areas for sewerage reticulation on 21 July 2021.