Odour update - Axedale Water Reclamation Plant
- Axedale
We’ve recently installed a new aerator at our Axedale Water Treatment Plant, located on the winter storage lagoon.
From Monday 29 June, you may notice an increase in odour as the aerator begins circulating the water in the lagoon. This is expected and should only be temporary.
As the lagoon becomes oxygenated, conditions will stabilise and any odour should reduce within two weeks.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call us on 1300 363 200.
Standpipe out of service - Strathdale
- Strathdale
The standpipe in Reservoir Road, Strathdale, is currently out of service due to an electrical issue.
Repairs will be completed as quickly as possible once parts are received.
The next closest standpipes are located in Retreat Road, Spring Gully and Tannery Lane, Strathfieldsaye.
You can also find a standpipe using our interactive map here.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Water Reclamation Plant controlled releases - Kyneton
- Kyneton
We have started controlled releases of recycled water from our Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant into the Campaspe River as of Thursday 4 June.
Releases to the Campaspe River are required to maintain storage levels in the onsite lagoons and are in accordance with flow and quality requirements of our EPA licence. The releases are weather dependent and will likely continue until September.
Under our EPA issued operating licence for the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant, we make available to the public water quality and flow monitoring. The flow data, available one month in arrears and updated on the 21st of each month, can be viewed here.
Blue-green algae – Lauriston Reservoir
- Lauriston Reservoir
Blue-green algae has been detected at Lauriston Reservoir.
Please avoid making contact with the water and follow signage displayed on site.
The water is unsafe for humans or animals to consume. Due to this we also advise against shoreline fishing at this time. If contact has been made rinse any contact areas with fresh water.
We have increased our water quality testing program to monitor the situation more closely.
For additional blue-green algae water quality information visit here.
Planned works - Castlemaine Water Treatment Plant
- Chewton
Over the coming weeks we will be working at the Castlemaine Water Treatment on McCay Reservoir Road on Saturdays as part of the construction of our new clear water storage tank.
This is to install the steel walls on our new 6 megalitre clear water storage tank. These works should not involve heavy machinery, extra noise or regular traffic on McCay Reservoir Road.
When completed, the tank will provide extra water security for the Castlemaine community, who rely on the plant to provide them with drinking water each day.
Works will begin on Saturday 16 May and will continue for about 9 weeks, weather permitting. Works will take place from 7am to 3pm on Saturdays. We may not be required to work every Saturday.
Please be aware of extra traffic in the area.
If you have any questions please call 1300 363 200.