Water quality and treatment
We carefully monitor water quality to make sure it's safe to drink and use for domestic and stock, irrigation and recreation purposes.
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Safe drinking water
Our urban water supplies are treated and are safe for drinking and food preparation.
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Potable water standpipes
Access to potable (drinking) water is made available to the public via standpipes.
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COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program
Wastewater samples from our treatment plants are tested for COVID-19 at laboratories in Melbourne.
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