Storage and Rainfall Update
Monday, November 19th, 2018
Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from 10th – 16th November 2018 was Lance Creek 8mm, Ruby Creek 2mm, Coalition Creek 6mm, Deep Creek 0mm, Little Bass 0mm and Battery Creek 2mm.
South Gippsland Water’s Managing Director, Philippe du Plessis said, “Minimal rainfall was recorded across catchments last week, however, reservoir levels have remained steady due to falls of between 37-69mm during the first week of November.”
South Gippsland Water is preparing for a dry summer ahead and is encouraging customers to be aware of and follow Permanent Water Saving Rules; they apply throughout the year to all Victorians and are in place to promote water efficient behaviour.
Three easy steps to remember are:
- Water during the cool – between the hours of 6pm and 10am.
- Install trigger nozzles – on all outdoor garden hoses.
- Sweep, don’t hose – don’t waste precious drinking water on cleaning footpaths and patios, use a broom instead.
- Any customers who have questions or concerns regarding their water supply can contact South Gippsland Water’s friendly Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636.
Reservoir | Major towns supplied | Capacity level % | Current Status |
Lance Creek | Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson | 99 | Permanent Water Saving Measures
100% Melbourne Supply System currently utilised |
Ruby Creek | Leongatha and surrounds | 93 | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
Coalition Creek | Korumburra and surrounds | 96 | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
Foster Dam – Deep Creek | Foster area | 100 | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
Little Bass | Poowong, Nyora and Loch | 100 | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
Battery Creek | Fish Creek | 100 | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
River Systems | Major Town Supplied | Current Status |
Tarwin | Meeniyan, Dumbalk | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
Agnes | Welshpool, Port Welshpool, Toora, Port Franklin | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
Tarra | Yarram, Alberton, Port Albert | Permanent Water Saving Measures |