Wet weather releases
About wet weather releases
GWMWater is sometimes required to discharge recycled water from wastewater treatment plant storages into nearby creeks or rivers during periods of wet weather. This is called a wet weather release (or discharge).
The recycled water release will be in accordance with our procedures. Releasing excess treated recycled water from storages reduces any potential for uncontrolled overflows and helps to protect infrastructure.
Class C Water is treated recycled water typically used to irrigate racetracks, golf courses, vineyards and recreational reserves.
Before a release, we will liaise with the relevant catchment management authorities and notify Environment Protection Authority Victoria.
We have developed a water quality monitoring program and will be recording the discharge volume on a daily basis to ensure releases have minimal impacts. Water samples will be taken throughout the release period to monitor water quality.