Bushfire season begins - check your alternate water supply

Gippsland Water is reminding customers to include an alternate water source in their bushfire plans, with the Fire Danger Period in effect across the region. 

Reticulated water systems are not designed for firefighting purposes. During bushfire events, they may experience reduced or no pressure and could be damaged by fire. 

Alternate water sources could include water tanks, dams, swimming pools, wheelie bins or 200-litre drums. 

Customers are also encouraged to store at least three litres of fresh drinking water per person, enough to last up to three days in case of emergency.  

In a bushfire emergency, follow advice from the CFA, and monitor alerts via the VicEmergency app.  

If water or wastewater services are interrupted during a bushfire, Gippsland Water will aim to notify customers as soon as possible via the website, SMS and social media channels.  

The Fire Danger Period began on 27 October and will remain in place until 1 May 2026 for towns within the Gippsland Water service area.  

For more information on your water supply during a bushfire, visit: www.gippswater.com.au/bushfires.