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Our region depends on a steady supply of clean, reliable drinking water. Explore how water is used in homes and across our community, and discover the programs we’ve implemented to help conserve this essential resource.
Our Customer Centre at 36 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle will reopen Wednesday 21 May. Thank you for your patience.
Heavy rain is causing widespread wastewater system impacts. We are prioritising workload to respond. If you have internal wastewater surcharge, property damage, safety concerns, or similar urgent situation, please call Hunter Water on 1300 657 000. If not, please call 30 minutes after rain has stopped to report your issue.
Learn about how we can all save water and the plans we have in place to ensure we have a strong water future in our region.
Our region depends on a steady supply of clean, reliable drinking water. Explore how water is used in homes and across our community, and discover the programs we’ve implemented to help conserve this essential resource.
It’s always important to take it easy on our water supply, no matter the weather.
Whether it's bucketing down in Maitland, or scorching at Merewether, we can be mindful about how we use water in and around our homes.
The Lower Hunter Water Security Plan is a whole of government approach to ensuring our region has a resilient and sustainable water future that contributes to regional health and prosperity and is supported by the community.