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18 December, 2024
No water restrictions expected
WANNON Water has released its Annual Water Outlook for 2025 which confirms there are no water restrictions on the horizon for its customers.
While Bureau of Meteorology climate data shows some parts of south west Victoria have faced their driest 12 months on record, the report outlines how Wannon Water is well prepared to meet demands for urban water.
Managing director Andrew Jeffers said the corporation kept a close eye on its systems to ensure that it can continue to maintain supplies to its 45,000 customers.
“We’re lucky to have such a diverse range of water sources, including surface water catchments, and deep geothermal and shallow groundwater aquifers serving our 34 towns and communities,” he said.
“Even though our supplies are secure, we encourage people to continue to be mindful of their water use because everyone benefits when we use water more efficiently.
“As our population grows and the demand increases, it’s important we all work together to manage and save water.”
The Otway system is the largest of Wannon Water’s systems, supplying water to more than 26,000 customers including Simpson, Warrnambool, Koroit, Allansford, Camperdown, Terang, Mortlake, Lismore and Derrinallum.
Wannon Water sources water from rivers and streams in the Otway Ranges, with multiple balancing storages which increase the security of supply.
It’s also supplemented through the Warrnambool Roof Water Harvesting System and several bores.
Mr Jeffers said there had been no restrictions for Otway customers since mandatory statewide restrictions were in place in the early 1980s.
During this time, the system was still performing with a consistent and secure supply.
Wannon Water also has an emergency bore located near Curdievale which can be used under drought conditions when needed.
For more information and tips on being waterwise, visit https://www.wannonwater.com.au/savingwater.
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