December 2022
Don’t risk your life relying on scheme water during a bushfire
Water Corporation is reminding Western Australians in bushfire-prone areas not to rely on scheme water if staying to defend their property during a bushfire.
Enjoy your visit and follow the rules at Harvey Dam
Water Corporation and the Shire of Harvey are reminding those fishing and recreating at Harvey Dam to follow the rules to ensure all visitors can enjoy a happy and safe experience.
Cervantes, Jurien Bay and Nambung bushfire – impact to water services
Residents in Cervantes, Jurien Bay, Green Head, Leeman and Nambung, Shire of Dandaragan, should not rely on mains (scheme) water supply, as a bushfire impacts power supply to local water infrastructure.
Bin it, don’t sink it to avoid a Christmas headache, says Water Corporation
Water Corporation is reminding Western Australians not to pour fats, oils and grease from those festive feasts down the drain this Christmas after responding to 1,152 preventable wastewater blockages state-wide in 2022.
Water Corporation partnership to assist with cost-of-living pressures
Customers struggling with cost-of-living pressures will be supported in paying their water bill, through a renewed partnership with the Western Australian Council of Social Services (WACOSS) announced today by Water Minister Dave Kelly.
Water outage impacting town of Corrigin
Emergency works to restore water to the Town of Corrigin are now complete.
Water supply in Pemberton - restricting non-essential water use
Residents in Pemberton are being asked to restrict their water use to essential purposes only for the next 48 hours (Friday 9 to Sunday 11 December 2022 inclusive) to help maintain water supply for firefighting.
Water outage affecting Myalup, Shire of Harvey
Water Corporation is undertaking emergency repairs to a damaged water main in Myalup, which has left the town’s scheme water supply temporarily offline.
Water Corporation partners with local wildlife group to give orphaned possums a new home
Water Corporation has joined forces with Busselton wildlife care group FAWNA (Fostering and Assistance for Wildlife Needing Aid) to help give sick and orphaned possums a new home.
Important reminder not to rely on scheme water during a bushfire
Water Minister Dave Kelly has reminded residents in bushfire prone areas to consider their water supply in preparation for a challenging bushfire season.
Water Corporation launches landmark Aboriginal engagement strategy
Water Minister Dave Kelly today announced that the proportion of Water Corporation contracts awarded to Aboriginal suppliers has grown for the third year in a row, as the State Government-owned utility launches a landmark Aboriginal engagement strategy.
Water Corporation supporting seagrass restoration in Cockburn Sound
Water Corporation is partnering with OzFish, Australia’s only recreational fishing charity, to help restore seagrass meadows in Cockburn Sound, boost WA’s pink snapper population and help protect Perth’s coastline.
Water Corporation and Clontarf Foundation partner to open doors to water industry careers
Five Clontarf Foundation students have had a glimpse into a career as a water operator during a recent visit to Water Corporation’s Timewell Road Wastewater Treatment Plant in Albany.
