Water is safe to drink in bushfire affected towns
11 January 2026
North East Water is committed to supporting our communities affected by the ongoing Walwa–Mt Lawson bushfire.
We want to reassure all customers in bushfire-affected towns that the tap water supplied by North East Water is safe to drink. Our water treatment plants are fully equipped to manage any changes in water quality.
All treatment plants are currently operating as normal, and we are now maintaining storage levels at their usual capacity. Our staff are on the ground in affected areas, closely monitoring operations to ensure a safe, uninterrupted service.
We will continue doing everything we can to keep essential drinking water services running for your communities during this time.