Queensland
Depending on the type of water authorisation or works you have, you may be required to install a water meter to measure your water use.
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The Queensland interim water meter standard for non-urban metering (Version 3.02 - 5 September 2022)
The Queensland interim water meter standard for non-urban metering V3.02 produced by the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (DRDMW) applies to the specification and installation of:
- Module A – Water meters for surface and underground water
- Module B – Water level stations
- Module C – Existing meters for surface water extraction using a small concrete rectangular weir measurement structure
For a summary of Version 3 read the Fact Sheet
The Queensland interim water meter standard for non-urban metering (this standard) applies to the specification and installation of devices for measuring the take of water. This standard applies where water entitlement holders are required to install and validate an approved meter as prescribed by the Water Regulation 2016 (Water Regulation) or as a condition of their water entitlement, and applies to all unsupplemented take where the meter is owned by the entitlement holder.
This standard contains the requirements for the purchase, installation and maintenance of compliant meters under the Australian Standard 4747: Meters for non-urban water supply (AS 4747) and aims to deliver the primary objective of the National Framework for Non-Urban Water Metering, Policy Paper (7 December 2009)
QLD Validation Certificates
Module A – Water meters for surface and underground water
This form Certificate Module A is to be completed by an Authorised Meter Validator for the validation of water meter installations attached to surface water or underground water works extracting water under the authority of the Water Act 2000.
Where a water meter meets the requirements of Module A of the Queensland interim water meter standard for non urban metering (interim standard), the authorised meter validator must give the relevant person a copy of this form as a validation certificate, within 20 business days of an inspection of the water meter.
The relevant person must give a copy of the validation certificate to the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water within 20 business days of receipt of the validation certificate. Where a water meter does not meet the requirements of Module A of the interim standard, the authorised meter validator must provide the relevant person with a copy of this form as a validation notice explaining why, and any potential modifications that could allow the meter to become compliant.
The relevant person or the authorised meter validator may provide a copy of this notice to the department.
CMIs please note: If the meter fails the validation then the CMI must provide a copy of the failed validation certificate to RDMW in accordance with the following declaration
Notice the water meter installation does not comply with the requirements of Module A of the interim standard, and a copy of the notice has been provided to the department. Review actions in this certificate to see why the meter installation does not comply.
Module B – Water level stations
This Certificate Module B is to be completed by a Certified Meter Installer (CMI) to validate metering equipment attached to storage works associated with taking water under the authority of the Water Act 2000.
The CMI must provide the water level station owner a copy of this certificate, the attached checklists and any associated documentation outlined in the checklists within 20 business days after the completing the validation
Module C - Existing meters for surface water extraction using a small concrete rectangular weir measurement structure
This form Certificate Module C is to be completed by an Authorised Meter Validator for the validation of water metering installations using a small concrete rectangular weir measurement structure forming part of surface water works extracting water under the authority of the Water Act 2000.
Where a water meter meets the requirements of Module C of the Queensland interim water meter standard for non-urban metering (interim standard), the authorised meter validator must give the relevant person a copy of this form as a validation certificate, within 20 business days of an inspection of the water meter.
The relevant person must give a copy of the validation certificate to the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water within 20 business days of receipt of the validation certificate.
Where a water meter does not meet the requirements of Module C of the interim standard, the authorised meter validator must provide the relevant person with a copy of this form as a validation notice explaining why, and any potential modifications that could allow the meter to become compliant. The relevant person or the authorised meter validator may provide a copy of this notice to the department.
You must give a copy of this certificate to the department within 20 business days after it has been issued. Contact your local business centre for more information.
Other Useful Links and Information:
Water use assessment report
The Water Use Assessment Report is used to record water use for a metered entitlement where the existing water meter is non-operational or where the user has reported a fault with their meter under section 110A of the Water Regulation 2016 and is continuing to use water within the 60 day exemption period. The completed form must be supplied to the department when the meter has been repaired or replaced and a new validation certificate has been obtained.