Extracting water from creeks and rivers

If you wish to extract water from a particular waterway in the Moreton Bay or Sunshine Coast regions (such as a creek or river), you may need a licence.

The State Government is responsible for managing the abstraction of water from State waterways. Information is available from The Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM).

    Did You Know
  • Approximately one pool in every 20 has a leak! Even a minor leak can result in a major water loss.  Under pressure a tiny leak can lose more than 3000 litres a day.