Barwon Water
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.
Water treatment plant upgrade set to begin
Barwon Water will begin an $8.75-million upgrade of the Forrest Water Treatment Plant this month.
Community members inform water strategy
More than 5000 community members have helped complete a water authority’s 50-year strategy.