Goulburn Valley Water is calling on Euroa and Violet Town residents to reduce their water use as ongoing dry conditions and declining water storage levels point to the possibility of increased water restrictions in July.
GVW has determined this measure could be necessary to protect local water storages, which have continued to fall since the introduction of stage two restrictions in May.
Water storages sat at 18 per cent on June 13, compared to 77 per cent at a similar time last year.
GVW managing director Steve Capewell thanked residents for their ongoing efforts to limit their water use.
“Euroa and Violet Town communities have a great understanding of the need to use water efficiently and wisely, and we very much appreciate their efforts to conserve valuable supplies,” Dr Capewell said.
“Unfortunately, storages continue to be impacted by this record-breaking stretch of low rainfall.”
Rather than introducing stage three restrictions, GVW is asking residents to further reduce their water use voluntarily.
GVW started delivering treated drinking water to Euroa and Violet Town before stage two water restrictions were introduced, to supplement supply.
A small-diameter water outlet remains open at the Euroa standpipe for small rural users, providing limited access to drinking water for their essential needs.
Bulk drinking water outlets at the standpipes (where approved users can purchase and collect bulk drinking water) in Euroa and Violet Town closed when stage two water restrictions began, and will remain closed until restrictions are lifted.
Local water carters are being supported to source water elsewhere to continue servicing rural communities.
By making simple changes, such as taking shorter showers and only running dishwashers and washing machines with full loads, water customers can significantly lower their water use.
For tips on how to save water, visit gvwater.vic.gov.au/save-water/