Trentham has a population of around 1,100 people. It's located at the top of the Great Dividing Range in the Hepburn Shire.
You can view the latest Water Summary for Trentham here.
Find out more about the Trentham Groundwater Project here.
Water restrictions
Likelihood of water restrictions in the next 12 months
- Very rare: <1%
- Rare: 1-4%
- Unlikely: 5-19%
- Possible: 20-49%
- Likely: 50-79%
- Almost certain: 80-100%
- Forecast expected condition based on inflows, allocations, demands and climate outlook
- Forecast worst condition
- Potential for improvement in water resource position
- Ability to trade or cart water if required
- Risk of asset ability to meet demand
Water Supply
Trentham (groundwater) - only supplies the town of Trentham. Raw water is supplied from 2 sources: a natural spring that fills 2 storages, and a groundwater licence of 48 megalitres which can add to the natural spring when needed.
Water Treatment
Water is treated at the Water Treatment Plant east of Trentham.
The Water Treatment Process (PDF 43KB) includes ultrafiltration, granular activated carbon filter and chlorination.
Wastewater
Sewage
Sewage is treated at the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant (WRP).
Standpipes
The nearest standpipes to Trentham are:
- Kyneton-Redesdale Road (saleyards), Kyneton
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.
Last updated on 13 Nov 2025