Cohuna is in the Gannawarra Shire, one of Victoria’s most diverse agricultural regions. Cohuna has a population of around 2,800 people.
You can view the latest Water Summary for Cohuna here.
Water Supply
Murray - supplies Cohuna, Echuca, Gunbower and Leitchville. Raw water is supplied from the Murray River. Goulburn-Murray Water manages the raw water supply.
Water Treatment
Water is treated at the Cohuna Water Treatment Plant.
The Water Treatment Process (PDF 43KB) includes coagulation/flocculation, clarification, filtration and pH correction and disinfection. Powdered activated carbon (PAC) is used to manage poor water quality.
Water is chlorinated before being pumped to clearwater storage tanks.
Wastewater
Sewage
Sewage is treated at the Cohuna Water Reclamation Plant (WRP).
What happens at the water reclamation plant
The WRP treats around 260 megalitres annually using a lagoon system. Due to the high evaporation rates in the area, treated water isn't reused.
Standpipes
There's 1 standpipe in Cohuna:
- Recreation Reserve (off Cohuna Island Road)
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 28 Jul 2023