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Taste and Odour - Pyramid Hill

• Pyramid Hill
• Monday 2 February until further notice

Your water is safe to drink.

We are aware some customers in Pyramid Hill are noticing changes in the taste and odour of their water. 

We want to assure you that your water is being regularly tested and remains safe to drink. However, we appreciate the changes to taste and odour are not ideal, and we are working quickly to ensure it is back to normal as soon as possible. 

Further information on how hot weather can impact your drinking water can be found here.

Please continue to check this page for the latest updates, or call us on 1300 363 200. 

Boat ramp closed to larger vessels – Upper Coliban Reservoir

• Upper Coliban Reservoir
• 5 January 2026 until further notice

The Premier Mine Road boat ramp at the Upper Coliban Reservoir will be closed from 5 January 2026 until further notice to larger vessels that cannot be carried to the water. 

This is due to releases from the Upper Coliban Reservoir that will reduce water levels in the boat ramp area.

Vessels that can be carried to the water – such as kayaks and canoes – are still permitted to use on the reservoir.

This restriction will remain in place until water levels increase at the reservoir.

Please note a blue-green algae alert remains in place at the Upper Coliban Reservoir. Visitors should avoid contact with the water.

For more information visit https://coliban.com.au/about-us/our-reservoirs/upper-coliban-reservoir 

Blue-green algae - Upper Coliban Reservoir

• Upper Coliban Reservoir
• Wednesday 22 October 2025 until further notice

Low levels of Blue green algae has been detected at Upper Coliban Reservoir. 

The reservoir is still open for on water recreation, but visitors should avoid contact with the water when fishing or boating.

Please refer to the Victorian Fisheries Authority for guidelines on fish consumption when blue-green algae is present. 

While people and dogs are not permitted in the water at Upper Coliban Reservoir, if contact is made with the water please ensure you rinse with fresh water.

For additional blue-green algae water quality information visit here.

Water and sewer main renewals - various locations

• Various locations
• September 2025 to early 2026

The following program of renewals work is now underway as part of our $100 million Water and Sewer Upgrade Program. This work is being carried out to ensure our critical infrastructure can serve local communities for years to come. 

There will be no interruption to your water supply while the following works are being completed, except for a short period when your water supply will be transferred to the new main. Our contractor will let you know when this will occur.

You may notice lower water pressure from time-to-time during works. Impacted customers have been notified. 

Some traffic management may be in place for works.

You can read more about the Water and Sewer Upgrade Program here. 

Echuca fluoride system offline

• Echuca
• From April 2025 until further notice

As part of Coliban Water’s regular upgrade and maintenance program, the fluoride system at the Echuca Water Treatment Plant is currently offline while the unit is being replaced.

This means fluoride will not be added to the Echuca water supply until the work is complete.

Fluoride does not contribute to your water’s safety. Your water remains safe to drink.

For more information on why fluoride is added to drinking water and the oral health benefits, visit the Department of Health's website at health.vic.gov.au/water/water-fluoridation. And for other ways to help support dental health, visit health.vic.gov.au/water/unfluoridated-areas 

We encourage community members to speak with their dentist or healthcare provider if they have any concerns.

We expect the new fluoride system at the Echuca Water Treatment Plant will be installed by mid-2026.