Water Carting Policy

The objective of the Water Carting Policy is to outline Mid-Western Regional Council’s (MWRC) position regarding the supply, sale and transportation of bulk water purchased from Council.
To secure and prioritise Council’s ability to supply potable water in an efficient manner to the agreed and currently recognised health, environmental and other community standards with minimal restrictions and with the flexibility to promote and meet development demands within the Region.
To provide guidance and clarification to all stakeholders on Council’s primary obligation to, with consideration to organisational or seasonal conditions, manage the availability of potable water for supply to rural residential customers.
Under section 68 (s68) of the Local Government Act 1993, Private Water Carters (PWC) are required to obtain approval to draw treated water from a Council Standpipe. This includes both chlorinated Potable water and chlorinated RAW water.
Applicants for a s68 approval are to complete the supporting documentation including the PWC application form and a Quality Assurance Program (QAP)

For further information and assistance with obtaining approval to access a Council standpipe, please refer to Council's Fact Sheet.

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