Chewton is in the Mount Alexander Shire. The Traditional Owners of the land are the Dja Dja Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation.
You can view the latest Water Summary for Chewton here.
Water restrictions
Water Supply
Coliban System (Southern) - supplies Castlemaine, Kyneton, Maldon, Newstead, Malmsbury, Harcourt, Elphinstone, Tylden and Taradale. Raw water is supplied by our Coliban River catchment storages: Upper Coliban, Lauriston and Malmsbury Reservoirs, located near Kyneton and the Coliban River.
Water Treatment
Water is treated at the Castlemaine Water Treatment Plant, operated by Veolia.
The Water Treatment Process (PDF 43KB) includes coagulation/flocculation, BAC, ozonation, pH correction, fluoridation and disinfection.
Wastewater
Sewage
Sewage from Castlemaine, Campbells Creek, Chewton, Harcourt, Newstead and Maldon flows through an extensive sewerage system to the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant (WRP).
The sewerage system also collects trade waste from commercial sites.
What happens at the water reclamation plant
The WRP produces treated Class C recycled water through a series of processes including screening, biological nutrient removal, aeration, chemical dosing, clarification and UV disinfection.
Treated water is used for irrigation at the Castlemaine Golf Club, dust suppression and construction works or controlled release into Campbells Creek.
Biosolids are also treated and used on farmland for the nutrients.
Standpipes
The nearest standpipes to Chewton are:
- Church Street, Fryerstown
- Wright Street, Elphinstone
For more information on standpipes and how to use them, see water carting.
Projects and planned works
We plan projects and works to maintain and improve our services. Find out more about our current projects or planned works in our region.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2020