Barwon Water
Water device trial successful
Digital water meters on trial at Birregurra have potentially saved more than 35 million litres of water in a year.
Laneway water leak fixed
Barwon Water blocked off Colac’s Johnstones Lane this week to repair a leaking water main, which had caused water to flow down the lane for days.
Hardship program for Barwon Water
A support program to help customers facing financial hardship and working towards reducing emissions and waste are highlights of Barwon Water’s 2021-22 annual report.
Wastewater flows to river
Barwon Water will continue releasing treated Class C recycled water to the Barwon River at Birregurra and Winchelsea after heavy winter and spring rain.
Sewage treatment plant upgrade comtinues
Stage two of upgrades to Barwon Water’s Colac Water Reclamation Plant have begun, replacing ageing infrastructure at the plant and generating more renewable energy.
Recycled sewage water heading for river
Barwon Water will release recycled water into the Barwon River at Birregurra and Winchelsea, with the towns’ recycled water storages nearing capacity after recent wet weather.
Water body seeks input
Barwon Water is seeking expressions of interest from people who are passionate about the environment to join an Environmental Advisory Committee.
DESALINATION OPTION: Challenge to find a fix for coastal water shortages
Desalination plants at Lorne and Apollo Bay are among the options to boost drinking water supplies, as growing populations and climate change impact water storages.