Yarra Valley Water is set to begin a major project that will provide recycled water to more than 5000 homes and businesses in parts of Lilydale and Chirnside Park.
The Brushy Creek Recycled Water Project will provide a sustainable and reliable water supply, treating wastewater so it can be safely reused for non-drinking water purposes like flushing toilets, washing clothes and watering gardens.
Yarra Valley Water general manager asset services Bridie Fennessy said the project will create significant water savings.
“Recycled water is an important part of creating sustainable communities,” she said.
“By using recycled water for flushing toilets, washing clothes, watering gardens and cleaning cars, customers can save the amount of drinking water a household uses by up to 25 per cent.
“A major project like this help us get the most out of every drop and ensures we can continue delivering a reliable water supply as our population grows.”
The pipeline will be built using a combination of open trench and ‘trenchless’ methods. Trenchless installation involves drilling or boring underground to minimise disturbance to the trees and vegetation above.
