Water in remote communities
Improving water security in remote communities
Water security in remote communities is the shared responsibility of water resource managers, water service providers, health professionals and communities.
Government agencies and water service providers are working together to improve water security in remote communities through improved engagement, infrastructure planning and investment across Northern Territory.
Sharing information about drinking water quality and supply, health guidelines and infrastructure upgrades is important for alleviating community concerns and ensuring effective and efficient use of public money.
Remote water engagement
Remote water information sessions are held across the NT to hear community concerns about water and share valuable information about where community water comes from, the quality of drinking water and proposed and planned infrastructure works.
You can see where these sessions have been held, what is scheduled and what is planned on the snapshot below. Green is where a session has been held, orange is scheduled and blue is planned.
Snapshot of the water information forums
Community fact sheets
Remote water infrastructure
The Northern Territory Government is responsible for water supply infrastructure in 72 remote communities.
Agencies are working together to develop a remote community water infrastructure framework that will guide delivery of water infrastructure projects in community. Along with the framework, agencies are also considering how best to communicate planned and scheduled infrastructure projects.
Remote water infrastructure projects are often undertaken in partnership with support from the National Water Grid. Find out about investment projects.
To see a list of Northern Territory infrastructure projects, go to the Department of Logistics and Infrastructure website.
Water management in Homelands
The Water in the Homelands project was developed to build the capacity of water services providers in Homelands. Ekistica was engaged by the Northern Territory Government to deliver this project.
It included the following objectives:
- Capability and capacity building.
- Develop best-practice Framework for Homeland water management.
- Develop practical tools and resources.
- Deliver training and knowledge.
To get tools and resources, go to the Aboriginal Housing NT website.
Report a leak
You can do your bit for water security in your community by reporting water leaks.
Important contacts
Housing Maintenance - report housing maintenance for inside your property boundary.
Phone: 1800 104 076
Power and Water - report water leaks outside your property boundary.
Phone: 1800 245 091
NT Health - report any health concerns about your water.
Phone: 1800 095 646