Due to a spike in water consumption Dalby’s water supply is now critically low and at risk of being depleted before the flooded Water Treatment Plant is recommissioned.
Residents are restricted to emergency household use only – Drinking, Toilets and Showering.
No evaporative air conditioners, no outside watering and no flood clean up.
Western Downs Regional Council Mayor, Ray Brown
Residents in need of assistance for flood clean up can call the Western Downs Local Disaster Coordination Centre as alternative sources are available to assist in clean up efforts.
Residents are asked to use alternative water sources were possible such as rain water, bore water or bottled water.
An Emergency SMS Alert was sent to residents Friday afternoon.
Kerri Anderson, Strategy and Communications Manager
Western Downs Regional Council