Elmhurst water supply
Current water restrictions
Safe to drink?
Yes
The water is safe for drinking. It is filtered and disinfected to meet the strict guidelines for safe drinking water. It can be used for drinking, cooking, making ice, cleaning your teeth and for showering or bathing.
Drinking water treatment
Treatment process
Coagulation, flocculation, dissolved air flotation, filtration, pH correction, granular activated carbon, disinfection.
Chemicals used in the process
Aluminium chlorohydrate, polyelectrolyte, calcite, chlorine.
Water quality
We test the water quality regularly.
Statement of Water Quality for food businesses, if required.
Water supply
Your water comes from Elmhurst's own local catchment and is treated at the Elmhurst Water Treatment Plant.
Sewerage services
No
Septic tanks in use. Contact Ararat Rural City Council for further information.