Little to no rain recorded
Monday, October 19th, 2015
Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from the 10th to the 16th of October 2015 was Lance Creek 2mm, Ruby Creek 1mm, Coalition Creek 1mm, Deep Creek 1mm, Little Bass 1mm and Battery Creek 0mm.
Philippe du Plessis, Managing Director, South Gippsland Water said, “The region has experienced dry conditions over the past week and as a result, storages have declined. Customers are reminded to start activating water efficient practices such as watering gardens and lawns during the cool of the day. Customers should also familiarise themselves with the Permanent Water Saving Rules in place across all water supply systems. For more information, or to view these rules visit www.sgwater.com.au”.
Reservoir | Major towns supplied | Capacity level % | Comments |
Lance Creek | Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson | 95 | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
Ruby Creek | Leongatha & surrounds | 99 | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
Coalition Creek | Korumburra and surrounds | 94 | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
Foster Dam – Deep Creek | Foster area | 100 | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
Little Bass | Poowong, Nyora & Loch | 98 | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
Battery Creek | Fish Creek | 97 | 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 |