DSC confirms painful, frustrating level four water restrictions to continue for local residents

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Level four water restrictions are set to continue across the Shire. Picture: Supplied

Douglas Shire Council has confirmed the region's frustrating level four water restrictions will continue with no set date or timeframe on when local water usage will return to normal.

In a statement released earlier today Council said in conjunction with external engineers and water experts a plan has been finalised which features options to reduce issues within the intakes and treatment plants.

Council also said 

  • An Adelaide University water analysis has confirmed the need to upgrade the network’s filtering cartridges and that 
  • Government officials will undertake field visits this week to assess and better understand the challenges facing the Douglas Shire water network.
  • It also said it's looking into the ongoing pipe replacement and repairing of leaks.

Further, Council also advised water production rates at the Mossman and Whyanbeel treatment plants had reduced due
to an increased level of recent mud and debris in the water catchment.