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Bulk water

Information about bulk water, off-peak water and water carriers for commercial users and irrigators. 

Off-peak water

Southern Water may provide off-peak water to irrigators and commercial operators during periods of low urban demand, or when spare capacity is available. Southern Water cannot guarantee the supply of off-peak water at any time, particularly during the summer months.

 

All off-peak connections are subject to a supply agreement between the customer and Southern Water. 

Forms for off-peak customers

Bulk Water filling points

Users can access water from unmetered water filling points at the locations listed below. Some water filling points are accessible to the public while others are for registered users only. To apply for registration for unmetered water filling points please complete the Water carrier registration to unmetered sites form.

 

Water filling points

Municipality     Location                   Access information    
Brighton None  
Central Highlands Council Depot

Southern Water does not currently operate any water filling points withing the Central Highlands area. The Central Highlands Council provides a water filling outlet at their Council Depot.
Clarence City Council Maxwells Rd, Cambridge (next to TasFire complex) Tokens available from Cambridge Bakehouse. (Each token delivers 500 litres of water.
  South Arm Highway, Lauderdale Tokens available from Bangalee Street Store.
  Corner Victoria & Gunning Streets, Richmond     Tokens available from Richmond Newsagency.
  Sugarloaf Rd, Risdon Vale (next to fire station) Tokens available from Risdon Vale Newagency.
Derwent Valley Corner Glebe and Humphrey Roads, New Norfolk Registered users only.
Glamorgan Spring Bay Bicheno Fire Station Registered users only.
  Coles Bay Fire Station Registered users only.
  Walpole St, Orford Registered users only.
Glenorchy None No public water access facilities are currently available within the Glenorchy area. A number of licensed water carters operate within the area.
Hobart None No public water access facilities are currently available within the Hobart area. A number of licensed water carters operate within the area.
Huon Valley None  No public water access facilities are currently available within the Huon Valley area. A number of licensed water carters operate within the area.
Kingborough Kingston Council Depot 

Automated filling site operated by Prepaid E-keys which can be purchased directly from Edwards Fullife Pharmacy in Channel Court, Kingston. Alternatively you can complete an application form, and return it to Southern Water. Further details are provided on this information sheet.
  Channel Highway, Electrona     Water carriers only. 
Sorell Sharkpoint Rd, Sorell

Automated filling site operated by Prepaid E-keys which can be purchased directly from the Sorell Chemmart Pharmacy (beside Banjo's). Alternatively you can complete an application form, and return it to Southern Water. Further details are provided on this Information Sheet.

 
Southern Midlands  Bagdad Fuel Stop

 

 
  Caltex Service Station, Campania. Tokens available from the Campania General Store.
  Flour Mill Park, 43 Reeve St Campania  Tokens available from the Campania General Store.
  Old Hunting Ground, Kempton (next to Fire Station)  Access available through Southern Midlands Council.
  Glenelg St, Oatlands  Access available through BP Service Station.
Tasman  None  

 

 

Portable Metered Standpipes

In areas where there are no alternative Public filling points, Southern Water is able to supply approved water carriers or contractors with Portable metered standpipes. These standpipes can be used to facilitate more efficient access to mains water by civil contractors and water carters, utilising approved Hydrant locations. The standpipes are available in different diameters ranging from 25 mm up to 63mm.

 

The smaller diameter standpipes are primarily intended to provide convenient access to water supplies for small volume local use, such as concrete construction or building works.  These can be used in nearly all locations where hydrants are located.

 

The larger standpipes are primarily intended to enable quick filling of water tanks by water carriers. Due to the volume of water extracted, these devices are limited to use on larger diameter mains, so as not to interfere with water supplies to adjacent customers.

 

Only registered standpipes issued and authorised by Southern Water are permitted to be used to extract water from Southern Waters mains. This is ensures that only suitable equipment is utilised, in order to protect the hydrants from potential damage and the water system from possible contamination.

 

Use of non-approved hydrant devices and any unauthorised taking of water from hydrants installed in Southern Waters reticulation system is an offence. Fines exceeding $20,000 are applicable.

 

The Application for portable metered standpipes form is available by clicking the link. Application forms and associated terms and conditions may also be obtained by contacting 13MYWATER (13 6992).

 

Purchasing Water from Water Carters

Southern Water does not directly operate any water cartage services, however there are a number of water carters operating across the region who deliver water supplies to properties.  Water carters are required to be licensed and registered through the local Council in the areas they operate.  Contact details for most carriers can be found under "Water Carters" in the Yellow Pages.