Recycled water information pack
The recycled water information pack has been prepared for stakeholders and community members, including current and future users of recycled water, and other interested parties.
We are investing more than $900 million to secure our water supply for the next generation, and an important part of this investment is the delivery of high quality recycled water.
Recycled water is an alternative water suppy
Recycled water is a safe and high quality water source suitable for a wide range of residential, commercial and agricultural uses.
This fact sheet contains information on our capital works program, recycled water use targets, classes of recycled water, and future recycled water infrastructure.
Fact sheet 1: Recycled water is an alternative supply (PDF 179 KB)
Using Class A recycled water
Class A recycled water has been filtered and purified using advanced treatment technology.
This fact sheet contains information on recycled water in local and global contexts, and on connecting to new Class A recycled water schemes
Fact sheet 2: Using Class A recycled water (PDF 173 KB)
The benefits of recycled water
Recycled water is a safe, high quality, renewable resource, and is not subject to the same water restrictions as drinking water. It is cheaper to use and always in supply, regardless of climate and population factors
This fact sheet outlines the various environmental, social and economic benefits of recycled water.
Fact sheet 3: The benefits of recycled water (PDF 152 KB)
Designing and constructing recycled water schemes
In a first for the Geelong region, Barwon Water will provide customers in a number of new residential developments with Class A recycled water, delivered through a dedicated "purple pipe" system.
This fact sheet contains information on the design and construction of new recycled water infrastructure at Armstrong Creek, Torquay North and Fyansford.
Fact sheet 4: Designing and constructing recycled water schemes (PDF 168 KB)
What plumbers and builders need to know
Recycled water is supplied via a "purple pipe" system with dedicated pipework, meters, and tappings.
This fact sheet is designed for plumbers, developers, builders and consulting engineers and summarises the basic requirements and responsibilities for connecting to new recycled water schemes.
Fact sheet 5: What plumbers and builders need to know (PDF 405 KB)
Benefits for developers and real estate agents
Victorians are increasingly making more informed choices about their own environmental impact.
By delivering recycled water to homes, businesses, schools, sporting facilities and community areas in new developments, residents will be able to make better decisions about sustainable living.
This fact sheet is designed for land developers and real estate agents and outlines the basic trends, benefits and approved uses of recycled water in new developments.
Fact sheet 6: Benefits for developers and real estate agents (PDF 168 KB)
Black Rock Recycled Water Plant
Our community and stakeholders have told us they want significant investment in recycled water initiatives for residential and commercial use.
The Black Rock Recycled Water Plant, currently in planning phase, will be constructed adjacent to the existing Black Rock Water Reclamation Plant. The new facility will produce high quality Class A recycled water (the existing facility produces Class C) suitable for residential use.
This fact sheet outlines the proposed development of the Black Rock environmental precinct over the next 20 years into a state-of-the-art water resource management facility.
Fact sheet 7: Black Rock Recycled Water Plant (PDF 3 MB)
Recycled water for Armstrong Creek and Torquay North
Residents in the new water sensitive urban developments in Armstrong Creek and Torquay North will be the first in the region to benefit from high quality Class A recycled water, deleivered through the "purple pipe" system.
This fact sheet is mainly aimed at customers considering building / buying in these new estates, and the associated benefits of the recycled water system.
Fact sheet 8: Recycled water for Armstrong Creek and Torquay North (PDF 195 KB)
Western Edge Recycled Water Plant
Two new residential developments – Fyansford Green and Riverslee – are being built by private developers on Geelong's western fringe.
An innovative, localised water recycling system is proposed to meet the demands of the new developments, providing residents with high quality Class A recycled water.
This fact sheet is mainly aimed at customers considering building / buying in Fyansford, and explains the new water, sewerage and recycled water infrastructure.
Fact sheet 9: Western Edge Recycled Water Plant (PDF 157 KB)
Recycled water plants in the region
Barwon Water currently owns and operates nine water reclamation plants in the region. All plants produce recycled water, treated and disinfected for beneficial reuse.
This fact sheet provides an overview of the recycled water plants that service greater Geelong, Colac, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and Colac Otway regions.
Fact sheet 10: Recycled water plants in the region (PDF 507 KB)
The Northern Water Plant
The Northern Water Plant is a key capital investment in recycled water.
The plant will receive trade waste and domestic sewage from Geelong's northern suburbs, and provide recycled water for the Shell Geelong Refinery and nearby Stead Park.
This fact sheet provides some more detail on the project, including benefits, timelines, costs, projected water savings and community engagement activities.
Fact sheet 11: The Northern Water Plant (PDF 271 KB)
Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) research
ASR is a process where water is stored in existing underground aquifers and then recovered for later use.
Barwon Water is investigating the use of ASR as part of our commitment to diversifying and securing our water supplies.
This fact sheet details the ASR research project, including timelines, sites and community engagement activities.
Fact sheet 12: Aquifer Storage Recovery research (PDF 157 KB)