Barwon Water
New challenge for water chief
Barwon Water managing director Tracey Slatter has taken the job as the chief executive of the TAC, taking over from Joe Calafiore.
Algae bloom in Forrest reservoir
A blue-green algae bloom at Forrest’s West Barwon Reservoir won’t impact the quality of drinking water, Barwon Water says.
Water prices to decrease under five-year plan
The Essential Services Commission has released its draft decision on Barwon Water’s proposed five-year pricing plan for consultation, before it issues a final decision in June.
High marks for schools on water savings
Colac district schools can join Barwon Water’s Schools’ Water Efficiency Program to save water and money.
Barwon Water feeling the love after campaign
Love is in the air, or should that be water?
Barwon Water’s Love Water campaign has received love letters from residents in the region throughout the month of February, sharing their declarations of love for water.
Golf club’s green connection
The Apollo Bay Golf Club is set to welcome a $450,000 recycled water pipeline to irrigate the course, which will help the coastal town save 10 million litres of drinking water annually.
Wastewater releases end after dry month
Barwon Water has paused the release of recycled wastewater from its Winchelsea and Birregurra plants into the Barwon River after a relatively dry January.
Flush reminder after Colac blockages
Repeated sewer blockages in Colac have prompted a reminder for residents to never flush anything other than toilet paper and human waste down the toilet.