Gippsland Water has introduced a mobile disinfection unit to help maintain safe and reliable drinking water for customers.
The trailer-mounted unit can be moved between sites across the utility’s service region.
It will allow crews to disinfect water tanks and other assets faster when new or upgraded infrastructure comes online.
Gippsland Water said the unit will improve operational efficiency and reduce the need to duplicate equipment at multiple locations.
How will the mobile disinfection unit help crews?
General Manager of Operations, Chris Wood, said the portable system will improve response times and reduce disruption for customers.
“This portable system means we can get water services up and running more quickly after upgrades or maintenance,” Wood said. “That helps maintain a safe, consistent water supply for our customers and reduces downtime across our network.”
The unit is designed to support faster disinfection after infrastructure upgrades, maintenance or asset works.
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Why does disinfection matter for drinking water?
Disinfection is a critical step in making sure drinking water meets health standards before supply to homes and businesses. It is part of the process that protects customers when tanks, pipes or other assets are commissioned or returned to service.
The new portable system gives Gippsland Water a flexible way to complete that work across multiple sites.
That can be particularly useful where assets are spread across regional towns and service areas.
How does the unit support emergency response?
Gippsland Water said the mobile disinfection unit will also strengthen emergency response capability.
Because the system can be moved quickly, crews can use it during unexpected events or incidents.
That flexibility allows the utility to respond without waiting for fixed equipment or duplicated site-based systems. The operational benefit is faster service restoration and fewer interruptions after planned or unplanned works.
