Without further rainfall, water restrictions are likely to be introduced in the towns of Boolarra, Thorpdale and Seaspray in coming weeks. Gippsland Water managing director David Mawer said low stream flows, which are deteriorating rapidly, have brought about the restriction warning for the corporation's small water supply systems.
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Water filter companies operating in the Gippsland region are in no way associated with Gippsland Water, the corporation warns.
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Gippsland Water Factory is now treating domestic wastewater from eight local towns at its Maryvale treatment and recycling plant.
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An endangered plant has been given a helping hand by students at Traralgon’s St Gabriel’s Primary School.
Last year, the school’s grade six classes worked with Gippsland Water Scientific Officer Megan Burns to devise methods of protecting the Dwarf Kerrawang, a wetland plant. Students were asked to design a structure that would cover the plant and reduce the amount eaten by native and feral animals.
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