Queensland's combined dam level capacity has fallen to 60 per cent in the south-east of the state for the first time in 11 years.
External relations manager Mike Foster said it was at the lowest level since the Millenium drought broke back in 2008 and the region's largest dam, Wivenhoe Dam north of Brisbane, has fallen below 50 per cent.
"We are certainly not in dire straits from a water supply perspective, but as of today, the first phase of our drought-response plan for the region is being implemented," Mr Foster said.
Subsequently, Seqwater has ordered production at the Tugun desalination plant on the Gold Coast to be increased significantly.