Unplanned Interruption to Water Supply - Edenhope
Elizabeth Street, Edenhope
Starting: 11.30 am, 4 October 2022
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.
South West Loddon Pipeline Outage
Kinypanial Central Road and Kurting Fiery Flat Road areas
Starting: 30 September 2022
Unplanned interruption
Reason: Pipeline Burst
Part of the South West Loddon Pipeline in the Kinypanial Central Road and Kurting Fiery Flat Road areas has been turned off due to pipeline bursts which will affect rural customers in these areas. Rural customers supplied by this pipeline should rely on their mandatory three days’ on-farm water storage during this time.
The pipeline will be off for an extended period of time due to the current weather conditions where repair crews are unable to access the area. We estimate repairs to be completed in the next couple of weeks, pending improved weather conditions. Pipeline customers may experience low water pressure or no water during this time
Affected customers who require water for household purposes (i.e. bathing, dishes, etc.) to get them through the next couple of weeks, please call GWMWater on 1800 188 586 any time.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Please call us on 1800 188 586 any time if you have any queries or experience any subsequent service difficulties.
Interruption to Water Supply - Ararat
Leatherwood Drive, Wattle Crescent and Golf Links Road, Ararat
Starting: 9 am, 5 October 2022
Finishing: 1 pm, 5 October 2022
Planned interruption
Reason: Maintenance Works
Access to a drinking water trailer during the works will be located on the corner of Golf Links Road and Wattle Crescent, Ararat on Wednesday 5 October from 9 am to 1 pm.
Prior to the interruption please store sufficient water for your day's needs.
During the water supply interruption do not use any taps or water-using appliances.
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.
These maintenance works form part of our commitment to provide best service standards to our customers.
We apologise for any inconvenience that these maintenance works may cause.
For further information please contact our Customer Call Centre on 1300 659 961. For service difficulties or faults, please call us any time on 1800 188 586.
Interruption to Water Supply - Ararat
Leatherwood Drive and Lambert Street, Ararat
Starting: 9 am, 6 October 2022
Finishing: 1 pm, 6 October 2022
Planned interruption
Reason: Maintenance Works
Access to a drinking water trailer during the works will be located on Leatherwood Drive, Ararat on Thursday 6 October from 9 am to 1 pm.
Prior to the interruption please store sufficient water for your day's needs.
During the water supply interruption do not use any taps or water-using appliances.
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.
These maintenance works form part of our commitment to provide best service standards to our customers.
We apologise for any inconvenience that these maintenance works may cause.
For further information please contact our Customer Call Centre on 1300 659 961. For service difficulties or faults, please call us any time on 1800 188 586.
Lake Lonsdale - Blue-green algae warning
Lake Lonsdale
Starting: 23 December 2021
Regular testing has detected levels of blue-green algae above levels considered safe for recreation use at Lake Lonsdale.
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.
Regular testing has detected levels of blue-green algae above levels considered safe for recreation use at Lake Lonsdale.
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.
Lake Toolondo - Blue-green algae warning
Lake Toolondo
Starting: 11 February 2021
Regular testing has detected levels of blue-green algae above levels considered safe for recreation use at Lake Toolondo.
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.
Regular testing has detected levels of blue-green algae above levels considered safe for recreation use at Lake Toolondo.
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.
Anglers wanting more information please visit - https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/fishing-locations/inland-angling-guide/special-articles/blue-green-algae
We recommend:
- Avoid all contact with affected water.
- People who come into contact with the affected water should wash affected skin immediately in clean water.
- Do not use affected water for cooking, drinking, washing or showering. Boiling the affected water will not make it safe to use.
Blue-green algae facts:
- Blue-green algae occurs naturally and can be dangerous to humans and animals.
- Characteristic signs of algae contact are skin rashes or itchiness, sore eyes, ears and nose; or if swallowed, nausea or vomiting.
- It is not possible to predict how long the algae will remain at high levels within the lake.
We will continue to regularly monitor the lake and keep you informed of the situation through the media, Facebook and Twitter.
