Who we are

We love our local waterways and Moreton Bay and understand our part in protecting them. By safely removing and treating our community’s wastewater, we safeguard these natural habitats and the wildlife that live in them.

Did you know?

• We treat around 130 Olympic swimming pools of wastewater every day – turning it into clean water that’s safe to return to the environment, or turning it into useful resources such as fertiliser, energy and recycled water.
• We have planted more than 25,000 trees across our service region since we were formed, and most recently planted 1,600 native trees at the Helidon Sewage Treatment Plant to reduce discharges into the environment and help sustain the local koala population. Read more.

We employ more than 1,100 people and supply drinking water, recycled water and sewerage services across Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset. 

Over the next ten years*, we’re investing $3.8 billion in infrastructure to support water, wastewater and recycled water across our entire region.

Did you know?

• Our Contact Centres are based within our service region, providing dozens of local jobs.
• We bridge the gap between school and employment through our industry placements and offer students insight into the water industry and future employment opportunities.
• Our capital investment program is an economic stimulus in our local communities by supporting jobs and growth.

Find out more about our Network Upgrades.

*2020/21 - 2029/30

Being part of our community is central to our organisation’s purpose – Enriching quality of life. We are proud to work alongside our community in many ways.

Did you know?

• We support a range of community organisations each year as part of our sponsorship program.
• We were the inaugural sponsors of the Tangalooma EcoMarines in 2014; an award-winning environmental education program inspiring young people on a mission to protect Moreton Bay and reduce plastic in local waterways.
• Since 2016 we’ve been sponsoring Orange Sky Laundry, which connects people experiencing homelessness with a regular laundry and shower service.

We work closely with Seqwater and other water service providers in South East Queensland to ensure our region is well prepared in our climate of extremes.

Did you know?

• Our ‘How Low Can You Go’ campaign encourages customers to save water around their homes and gardens with simple water saving tips.
• We’re helping the next generation to become waterwise through our Water Warriors education program.
• We have supported the transformation of school toilet blocks into water efficient, appealing and safe places for students. 

Check out our water sustainability tips for homes and businesses or find out more about our education program.

Our Innovation Program delivers operational efficiencies, improved safety practices and enhanced customer and environmental outcomes.

Through our Research and Development Program, we identify areas for future investment, conduct pilots and trials and work with industry and research partners to explore new ways to operate to benefit our customers and the wider community.

Did you know?

• We’re currently collaborating with 24 local, national and global organisations and universities on research projects.
• One of the projects is a large-scale trial of a bacteria called Anammox, which will reduce the amount of electricity and chemicals used in the sewage treatment process.

Find out more about innovation at Urban Utilities.