Storage and Rainfall Update
Monday, September 17th, 2018
Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from 8th September – 14th September 2018 was Lance Creek 3mm, Ruby Creek 1mm, Coalition Creek 0mm, Deep Creek 2mm, Little Bass 3mm and Battery Creek 2mm.
South Gippsland Water’s Managing Director, Philippe du Plessis said “Reservoir levels remain unchanged with little rainfall over the last week. South Gippsland Water continues work in testing the Melbourne Supply Connection at Lance Creek Water Treatment Plant, as a result, customers of Inverloch, Cape Paterson and Wonthaggi may notice a change in taste of their water”.
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 | 100 | Permanent Water Saving Measures
Melbourne Supply System currently being utilised |
| Ruby Creek | Leongatha and surrounds | 98 | Permanent Water Saving Measures |
| Coalition Creek | Korumburra and surrounds | 100 | 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 |