Barwon Water
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.
Wind farm to power water authority
Barwon Water will soon be powered with renewable energy from Acciona’s Mount Gellibrand Wind Farm.
Push for flush-friendly action
Barwon Water and the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority are teaming up for a campaign to promote sustainable water use at coastal sites.
Digital water meters trialled at Marengo
Barwon Water is exploring ways to use new technology to detect leaks in the water network and to help Marengo residents use water sustainably.