Unplanned Interruption to Water Supply - Nhill
Rockley Street & Langford Street, Nhill
Starting: 10.30 am, 6 December 2023
Finishing: 12.30 pm, 6 December 2023
Unplanned interruption
Reason: Unplanned Interruption
This water leak/burst has been reported and our Operations Team is currently on site to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Customers in this area may experience low water pressure or no water during this time.
During the water supply outage
• Do not use any taps or water using appliances. If a tap is inadvertently turned on, please turn off immediately.
• Heating and cooling appliances should be treated with caution and operated only in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations for water supply shutdown.
• If you are on dialysis or have special water requirements, please contact us immediately on 1800 188 586.
Following the works it is often necessary for our staff to flush the water mains to restore water quality. Any loss of water will be kept to a minimum and where possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please call us on 1800 188 586 if you would like more information or to report any service difficulties or faults at any time.
Blue-green Algae - Taylors Lake
Taylors Lake
Starting: 10 am, 8 November 2023
Reason: Blue-Green Algae
Regular testing has detected levels of blue-green algae above levels considered safe for recreation use at Taylors Lake.
We warn the public to avoid direct contact with the water. People may still boat, sightsee and enjoy other activities at the lake that do not involve direct water contact.
Warning signs have been positioned at major recreational areas around the lake and will remain in place while the warning is current.
Ararat Standpipe - Out of service
Ararat
Starting: 10.30 am, 12 October 2023
Unplanned interruption
Reason: Out of Order
This standpipe is out of service until further notice.
For other standpipe locations please visit https://www.gwmwater.org.au/connecting-services/emergency-water-and-standpipes/emergency-water-supply-points
To view other swipe tag standpipe locations please visit https://www.gwmwater.org.au/connecting-services/emergency-water-and-standpipes/apply-for-standpipe-access-and-locations
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Westmere Standpipe - Out of service
Westmere
Starting: 2 pm, 15 March 2023
Unplanned interruption
Reason: Out of Order
This standpipe is out of service until further notice.
For other standpipe locations please visit https://www.gwmwater.org.au/connecting-services/emergency-water-and-standpipes/emergency-water-supply-points
To view other swipe tag standpipe locations please visit https://www.gwmwater.org.au/connecting-services/emergency-water-and-standpipes/apply-for-standpipe-access-and-locations
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
RESTORED: Ouyen Standpipe
Ouyen
Starting: 13 November 2020
Finishing: 5 pm, 28 November 2023
Unplanned interruption
This standpipe is available for customer use. We apologise for any inconvenience caused as we restored services to this standpipe.
Locations of more standpipes in our region are listed here.
For any service difficulties or faults, pleaes call us on our service difficulties and faults number 1800 188 586 any time.
Eureka Storage and surrounding area
Eureka Storage and surrounding area
Starting: 5 pm, 30 November 2023
Reason: Blue Green Algae - Amber Alert
*** Pumps remain on – no change to supply***
Laboratory testing of water samples indicate elevated blue-green algae levels at the Eureka Storage.
Water delivered by the Eureka Storage is safe to use and is presently below the blue-green algae limit recommended for recreational use.
This Amber Alert does not affect any urban water supplies.
Rural stock and domestic customers will continue to be supplied from the Eureka Storage. Rural customers must ensure they have sufficient on-farm storage capacity to maintain three days’ water supply.
Customers are reminded that your rural water supply is not safe for drinking. Water can be used for household activities, such as watering gardens, flushing toilets, showering/bathing, irrigation and laundry.
For information or advice on stock related issues:
1800 675 88 - Emergency Animal Disease Hotline (EAD Hotline)
13 61 86 - Agriculture Victoria
www.agriculture.vic.gov.au
We are continuing to monitor this situation and have activated our Blue-Green Algae Management Plan.
We will provide further updates as the situation changes.
