Residents between Kalimna West and Tambo Bay areas may notice increased truck movements over the coming weeks, as East Gippsland Water transfers recycled water from its Bruces Track site at Kalimna West to its Water Recycling Plant at Metung.
This initiative is part of the utility’s ongoing commitment to the responsible and beneficial reuse of recycled water (treated wastewater). The Metung facility can accept additional recycled water used to irrigate farmland and grow crops on site. Recent warmer weather has created opportunities.
East Gippsland Water is one of Victoria’s top-performing water corporations in terms of water recycling, consistently achieving a reuse level of 99 per cent (and frequently reaching 100 per cent) from its 11 treatment plants.
All recycled water produced is directed toward beneficial outcomes, strongly emphasising environmental sustainability.
The recycled water is used to irrigate East Gippsland Water’s pastures and tree plantations and is also provided to third parties, including farmers and sporting facilities.
Additionally, it plays a key role in supporting local wetlands, such as the internationally recognised Macleod Morass near Bairnsdale.
East Gippsland Water thanks the community for its understanding as this temporary trucking activity takes place to maximise the use of recycled water and ensure positive outcomes for agriculture and the environment.
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