Seasonal change to water supplies
31 Jul 2025
We will soon start our seasonal shift in water sources to make the most of recent rainfall and to balance storages so that we are prepared for continuing drier conditions ahead.
Over the coming weeks we will begin to increase our supply from the Moorabool catchments while reducing supply from the Otway catchments.
This means you may receive water from a different catchment, or a blend from different water sources.
In some areas across greater Geelong, you may notice a slight difference in taste and smell of your drinking water as we make this change. This is because each catchment has its own natural taste which is influenced by local soils, vegetation and rainfall which changes across the seasons.
Suburbs affected by the change are:
- Anakie
- Avalon
- Batesford
- Bell Park
- Bell Post Hill
- Belmont
- Breakwater
- Corio
- Drumcondra
- East Geelong
- Fyansford
- Geelong
- Geelong West
- Hamlyn Heights
- Herne Hill
- Highton
- Lara
- Little River
- Lovely Banks
- Manifold Heights
- Moolap
- Moorabool
- Newcomb
- Norlane
- North Geelong
- North Shore
- Rippleside
- South Geelong
- St Albans Park
- Staughton Vale
- Thomson
- Whittington
Your drinking water may have a slightly different taste and smell, but it remains completely safe to drink and use in the home or workplace.
When we change water sources, we make sure your drinking water remains high-quality and safe to drink according to strict regulatory standards and the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
We continually monitor water quality and treatment processes to make adjustments to reduce any noticeable impacts of the seasonal change.
It’s also important to remember there are many other factors which can affect the taste of your drinking water at home, such as materials used for pipes, particularly if old or rusty.
For more information, visit our water quality webpage or contact us.