Qld establishes the Office of the Water Supply Regulator ...

What is the role of the Office of the Water Supply Regulator?

The Office of the Water Supply Regulator is being established within the Department of Natural Resources and Water and will be responsible for regulating the safety and reliability of Queensland's drinking water and recycled water.

The existing regulatory functions of the department relating to dam safety, urban water supply asset management and water and sewerage service providers will also be managed by the Office of the Water Supply Regulator.

When is consultation planned for the implementation of the new regulatory arrangements?

Drinking water

Consultation on the implementation of the new regulatory provisions for drinking water will commence in the second half of 2008.

Recycled water

Stakeholders will be given the opportunity to provide input to the development of regulatory guidelines for recycled water, as well as the systems and processes that will be established to support implementation.

It is anticipated that consultation will take place during May 2008.

See - Office of the Water Supply Regulator.