A WA parliamentary question sought data on noise complaints related to water pipes from Water Corporation, Aqwest, and Busselton Water Board for the 2024-25 financial year. Water Corporation recorded 73 complaints, while Aqwest and Busselton Water recorded none.

AnsweredQoN 869Legislative Council
Asked
11 November 2025
Portfolio
Water

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I refer to so called "harmonics" or noises emanating from water pipes in people's homes, and for the financial year 2024-25 I ask: (a) how many harmonics complaints were received, and how many actions were taken to address harmonics by each of the following: (i) the Water Corporation; (ii) Aqwest; and (iii) Busselton Water Board?

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Answered
11 December 2025
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Water
Response time
8 days
(a) i) Water Corporation has recorded 73 complaints of noise associated with water mains for the financial year 2024-25.
Each record would have prompted an investigation as to cause.
ii)  Aqwest have recorded 0 complaints of noise associated with water mains for the financial year 2024-25.
iii) Busselton Water has recorded 0 complaints of noise associated with water mains for the financial year 2024-25.

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