Current water restrictions |
Safe to drink?Yes The water is safe for drinking. It is filtered and disinfected to meet the strict guidelines for safe drinking water. It can be used for drinking, cooking, making ice, cleaning your teeth and for showering or bathing. |
Drinking water treatmentTreatment processCoagulation, flocculation, dissolved air flotation, media and membrane filtration, disinfection. Chemicals used in the processAluminium chlorohydrate, chlorine. |
Water qualityWe test the water quality regularly. View the test results Statement of Water Quality for food businesses, if required. |
Water supplyYour water comes from the Murray River from four pumping stations at Swan Hill, Piangil, Nyah and Liparoo. The Northern Mallee Pipeline is a 3,650 kilometre pipeline covering an area of 890,000 hectares. It was completed in 2004 to replace the old, inefficient channel system in the area to provide a more secure and healthier water supply. |
Sewerage servicesNo Septic tanks in use. Contact Swan Hill Rural City Council for further information. |
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