Water

Town Water Supply Systems

Bedourie

Bedourie’s town water supply is sourced from an artesian bore drilled in 1905. The bore produces water at 45°C with a closed head pressure of 529 kPa and an unrestricted flow of 42 litres per second. The system includes ground-level and elevated reservoirs, along with a reticulation network built in 1998.

Birdsville

Birdsville’s town water supply includes two systems — an artesian bore system and a river water system.

  • Artesian Bore System: Drilled in 1961, this bore delivers water at 97–99°C, with a closed head pressure of 1,200 kPa and an unrestricted flow of 40 litres per second. The water is cooled through a series of tubes and a plate heat exchanger before entering the storage reservoirs and reticulation network (constructed in 1998).

  • River Water System: Comprises pumps, elevated reservoirs, and a reticulation network.

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Naturally Occurring Fluoride in Birdsville’s Drinking Water

Queensland Health has prepared a fact sheet with information about naturally occurring fluoride in Birdsville’s drinking water.

Testing shows Birdsville’s drinking water contains approximately 1.7 mg/L of naturally occurring fluoride, which is slightly above the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines recommended maximum of 1.5 mg/L. The fact sheet explains what this means, the potential risk of dental fluorosis in young children, and practical steps families can take to reduce fluoride exposure while children’s teeth are developing.

Download the Queensland Health fact sheet below for more information and health advice.

 

Save Water at Home

Water is a precious resource in our region. Everyone can play a part in conserving it — at home, at work, in the garden, and in the community.

Explore practical tips and educational tools to help you save water every day via the Queensland Government webpage for Using Water Wisely including: 

  • Practical tips to use water efficiently in your home and garden

  • Waterwise at Work Guide – simple ways to reduce water use in the workplace.

  • Waterwise Education Resources and Posters – curriculum-linked materials for schools and community groups promoting smart water habits.

These free resources are available to support water-saving actions across households, schools, and local businesses.

Small changes can make a big difference.

Report a Water Leak

If you notice a water leak on a road or footpath, please contact Council immediately — including after hours.

Diamantina Shire Council Administration Centre

17 Herbert Street, Bedourie
P: 07 4746 1600

Facilities and Town Services Manager (Bedourie)

Jodie Girdler
P: 07 4746 1600
M: 0428 035 184
E: Jodie.Girdler@Diamantina.qld.gov.au

Birdsville Town Services Supervisor 

Joel Blyth
P: 07 4564 2000
M: 0407 146 902
E: Joel.Blyth@Diamantina.qld.gov.au


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