You will need approval to hire a metered standpipe to gain access to bulk volumes of water. A standpipe is a metered portable device used to obtain water directly from fire hydrants to water mains. Once you have hired a standpipe, you can only use it within your service provider's area.
You will be responsible for the quality of water supplied from a metered standpipe. You will also be responsible for:
- operating the standpipe safely and in accordance with the terms and conditions of use
- ensuring compliance with all relevant approvals and legislation relating to the carrying, supply and use of potable water sourced from a tanker filling station.
Use of metered standpipes is often limited, and availability will be reserved for situations where other options are not available. Examples of approved uses of a metered standpipe include:
- concrete cutting
- earthworks on development sites
- road works
- swimming pool and spa fills
- domestic water carriers
- dust suppression
- landscaping
- water mains pressure testing for new mains
- sewer mains pressure testing and cleaning
- stormwater testing / cleaning
- tunnelling contractors
- wash down of driveways, paths and other hard surfaces
- dewatering.
Wide Bay Water is responsible for water management within the Fraser Coast Regional Council. If you reside in this council area, you will need to apply for this approval through this service provider.
