Guidelines and Information

Important Notice

Please note that Southern Water are now managing water and wastewater services in southern Tasmania. To report any faults or emergencies relating to water and sewerage systems, please contact Southern Water on 13MYWATER (13 69 92) or southernwater@southernwatertas.com.au.

 

The following guidance has been developed by the Council to provide advice on frequently asked questions about Hobart's water supply, infrastructure and other water-related services.

Information and advice brochures

• Connection to the stormwater system
• Drainage of paved areas
• Flood risk-assessment guide
• Hobart Rivulet
• Low fire services hose reels and residential sprinkler
• Mount Wellington springs and chalet water supply
• Old private sewerage and stormwater installations
• Private domestic sewerage pumping
• Private stormwater pumping stations
• Protection of council stormwater mains
• Provision of on-site sewerage treatment
• Public infrastructure construction by the private sector
• Public stormwater mains
• Shared private sewer and stormwater installations
• Statement on information transfer
• Water supplies to schools and large developments

Drawings and standards

• Fire hydrant guidelines (Tasmanian)
• Standard Drawings
• Water connection drawings