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
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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