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Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025

Miscellaneous provisions - Offences - Offences relating to plans, permits, bylaws, directions, and compliance orders

325: Breach of source water risk management plan or permit

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"Breaking water safety rules can lead to a big fine of up to $100,000"

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If you break a rule in a source water risk management plan or a permit, you commit an offence. You can find these plans in the Water Services Act 2021 or in a water services bylaw permit. These rules are in place to manage risks to source water.

If you commit this offence, you can get a fine. The fine can be up to $20,000 if you are an individual. If you are a company or a group, the fine can be up to $100,000.

You will get this fine if you are convicted of breaking the rules in a source water risk management plan or a permit. This is a serious offence and can result in a big fine. You should be aware of the rules to avoid breaking them.

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Part 5Miscellaneous provisions
Offences: Offences relating to plans, permits, bylaws, directions, and compliance orders

325Breach of source water risk management plan or permit

  1. A person commits an offence if they breach a prohibition, restriction, or requirement set out in—

  2. a source water risk management plan issued under the Water Services Act 2021; or
    1. a permit issued under a water services bylaw.

      1. A person who commits an offence against this section is liable on conviction,—

      2. for an individual, to a fine not exceeding $20,000:
        1. for a body corporate or an unincorporated body, to a fine not exceeding $100,000.

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