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July 2010
Bogus filtration company strikes again
South East Water is again warning customers in the Noble Park, Dingley and Keysborough areas of a bogus water filtration company pushing its water filtration services.
Bogus filtration company
Celebrating 1 year partnership with Knox Environmental Society
As part of its ongoing community investment program, South East Water last month celebrated its one year partnership with the City of Knox's peak environment group, Knox Environmental Service (KES).
KES 1 year partnership
Burst Water Main in Brighton
South East Water are attending a burst water main in Brighton that has damaged cars and private property in Maskell Street.
Burst Water Main in Brighton
International award for Flinders Shoreham project
South East Water and its ‘us’ – Utility Services Alliance has received international recognition for its Flinders and Shoreham Pressure Sewerage Project. The Project was presented with the International Water Association’s Project Innovation Award in the small projects category at the Asia Pacific Regional awards, held in Singapore this week.
The $33 million Project provided the opportunity for over 1,000 local households in the townships of Flinders and Shoreham to connect their properties to the sewerage system and decommission their aging septic tanks.
International award for Flinders Shoreham project
Water Conservation award for Frankston
Frankston has been recognised for their commitment to recycled water in this year’s Victorian Keep Australia Beautiful awards.
"Congratulations to Frankston City Council – it’s great to see their commitment to sustainable water solutions recognised at through this award," South East Water’s Managing Director Shaun Cox said.
Water Conservation award for Frankston
Fire Sprinklers save water
Simple changes made to fire sprinkler systems in Melbourne’s south east will save enough water to fill eight Olympic swimming pools this year.
Since June 2009, South East Water’s Fire Sprinkler Program has worked with 22 buildings to make changes to their fire services achieving a total saving of 22.3 million litres each year. This is an average saving of 60 per cent per property.
Fire Sprinklers save water
June 2010
Fire Sprinklers save water in the south-east
Simple changes made to fire sprinkler systems in Melbourne’s south east will save enough water to fill eight Olympic swimming pools this year.
Since June 2009, South East Water’s Fire Sprinkler Program has worked with 22 buildings to make changes to their fire services achieving a total saving of 22.3 million litres each year. This is an average saving of 60 per cent per property.
The Fire Sprinkler Program involves working with customers at commercial, industrial and large residential buildings to significantly reduce water used in testing fire sprinkler systems.
Fire Sprinklers save water in the south-east
Water-wise bronze for Balnarring students
Balnarring Primary School is the latest school on the Peninsula to be recognised as leading the community in learning about water efficiency. Students from Balnarring with be presented with the Bronze Water – Learn it! Live it! accreditation at their school assembly on Tuesday 15th June.
Water-wise bronze for Balnarring students
Safe water savings from Fire Sprinklers
Simple changes made to fire sprinkler systems in Melbourne’s south east will save enough water to fill eight Olympic swimming pools this year. Since June 2009, South East Water’s Fire Sprinkler Program has worked with 22 buildings to make changes to their fire services achieving a total saving of 22.3 million litres each year. This is an average saving of 60 per cent per property.
The Fire Sprinkler Program involves working with customers at commercial, industrial and large residential buildings to significantly reduce water used in testing fire sprinkler systems.
Safe water savings from Fire Sprinklers
Autumn rainfall boosts south-east
Strong autumn rain has provided a great boost to gardens and rainwater tanks in Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs, according to South East Water Managing Director Shaun Cox.
“Strong autumn rainfall is helping fill tanks across the south-east which will help prepare avid gardeners for the hotter summer months,” Mr Cox said.
Most suburbs in Melbourne’s south-east have received up to 268mm of autumn rain – almost a 50 per cent increase on last autumn, according to figures released by Melbourne Water last week. The highest rainfall across Melbourne was recorded in Officer.
Autumn rainfall boosts south-east
Berwick Primary joins local water-savers
Berwick Primary is the latest school in the City of Casey to achieve Water – Learn it! Live it! (Water LiLi) accreditation. "Water LiLi provides schools with the opportunity to be recognised for their commitment to water conservation,” South East Water’s Education Officer Karen Borton said.
“To achieve bronze accreditation students at Berwick Primary have been monitoring the school’s water consumption and celebrated World Water Day in March this year.”
Berwick Primary joins local water-savers
Water-wise focus for World Environment Day
Schools in Melbourne’s south east are marking World Environment Day on Saturday 5 June by hosting showerhead exchanges throughout the week.
At Pakenham Springs Primary the student environment group has been focusing on saving water around the school and is now running a showerhead exchange to help spread the water-saving message.
Water-wise focus for World Environment Day
Lower Dandenong Road water main
On Wednesday 2nd June South East Water crews attended a burst water main on Lower Dandenong Road near Howard Road in Braeside. The burst resulted in significant water flowing on the road, which affected inbound traffic. There was some surface damage to a section of the road, but the road surface has now been reinstated. South East Water has no concerns about road structure.
Customers in the local area may notice some discolouration in their water supply due to the burst. For any queries regarding this matter please contact us on 132 812.
May 2010
Recycled water flows to Frankston City
Recycled water flows to Frankston City
Water passion recognised at Western Port
Water passion recognised at Western Port
April 2010
Somers set for major upgrade
Somers set for major upgrade
FAQ's - Somers Recycled Water Project
Stage 3 Restrictions in place
More flexibility under Stage 3Water on the minds of local studentsBentleigh students water leaders at youth forumElwood students driving a water-smart community
March 2010
Saving Water Saving Lives
Water awards for Melbourne’s south east
Bronze for Glen Huntly’s water-saving students
Chapel Street’s historic pipe due for renewal
Chapel Street Newsletter
Chapel Street Frequently Asked Questions
Pakenham Springs the latest water savers
Students lead water savings
February 2010
Water filtration company strikes again
Silver satisfaction for Scoresby school
Stormwater for Bayswater
Water down the drain
Water essential for Eco Living
South East Water is pushing all the right buttons
South East Water is pushing the right buttons in Endeavour Hills
January 2010
Saving water saves you money
Bern Walker from South East Water with exchanged showerheads