Hunter Water Information

Core Services & Responsibilities

• Water Supply: Hunter Water manages the sourcing, treatment, and distribution of safe drinking water to homes and businesses across areas like Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, and surrounding communities.
• Wastewater Services: It collects and treats sewage and wastewater, ensuring it meets environmental standards before being safely released or reused.
• Recycled Water: The corporation develops and maintains infrastructure for recycled water systems, supporting sustainable water use in industry, irrigation, and some residential applications.
• Stormwater Management: In select areas, Hunter Water also manages stormwater drainage systems to reduce flooding and protect water quality.
• Infrastructure Stewardship: It oversees more than $2.5 billion in water-related assets, including treatment plants, reservoirs, and pipelines.

Hunter Water plays a vital role in supporting public health, environmental sustainability, and regional development in the Lower Hunter.

Public Safety Network Radio Operations

• Radio IDs (RIDs): Hunter Water units typically use RIDs in the 2240xxx range.
• Coverage Area: These talkgroups support operations in areas like Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, and surrounding parts of the Lower Hunter.
• Unencrypted / Open Encryption Status: All listed talkgroups are currently unencrypted, making them accessible to digital trunking scanners compatible with P25 Phase II.