Water Storages Remain Steady 21 February 2020
Monday, February 24th, 2020
Storage and Rainfall Update
Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from 14 February 2020 to 21 February 2020 was Lance Creek 38mm, Ruby Creek 30mm, Deep Creek 64mm and Battery Creek 35mm.
The Corporation are monitoring storage systems and river flows. Mr du Plessis said that, “South Gippsland Water Permanent Water Saving Rules are in place across Victoria all year round to assist in water conservation. The top three rules to remember are:
1) Water between 6pm and 10am
2) Sweep, don’t hose – Hosing hard surfaces such as paths and driveways is not permitted
3) Install trigger nozzles – All outdoor hoses are required to be leak free and fitted with trigger nozzles
For further information about ways to conserve water at home and in the garden, please visit www.smartwatermark.org or 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, Cape Paterson, Korumburra, Poowong, Loch & Nyora | 87% | Permanent Water Saving Measures
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| Ruby Creek | Leongatha and surrounds | 77% | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
| Foster Dam – Deep Creek | Foster area | 90% | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
| Battery Creek | Fish Creek | 99% | 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 |
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