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BARWON Water is spreading the word about sustainable water usage across the Geelong region with its mascot Drop.<\/p>\n

Using a range of activities, giveaways and information, Barwon Water aims to engage with both residents and visitors of the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast regions during the peak period.<\/p>\n

In the first of 11 community pop-ups, the team began its Summer Series with hundreds of Nippers in Lorne.<\/p>\n

Held in conjunction with the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), more than 500 Nippers also learnt how water compares to other<\/p>\n

drinks in terms of sugar content and were reminded about only flushing the three P’s – pee, poo and (toilet) paper.<\/p>\n

During January, the population covered by Barwon Water grows from 380,000 people to 580,000, with the summer months timely to focus on the message.<\/p>\n

Barwon Water acting general manager of customers, community and strategy Emma Connan said the rising population was placing a great demand on water supplies.<\/p>\n

“We’re meeting people where they like to spend time in summer \u2013 at beaches, foreshores and holiday parks \u2013 to talk about how we can all use water wisely.<\/p>\n

“While our storage levels are secure, they can drop quickly and it’s vital we all play our part in helping conserve our water supply.<\/p>\n

“From providing practical ways to save water while on holidays, to details about Barwon Water projects in the local area, the Summer Series is a great way to engage with the community.”<\/p>\n

Although water restrictions are not currently in place across the regions, community members are reminded the permanent water saving rules across Victoria aim to ensure water is used wisely.<\/p>\n

The Barwon Water Summer Series will continue throughout the month, with the next session taking place on Wednesday, January 15 at Portarlington Foreshore.<\/p>\n

For more information and the\u00a0full list of Summer Series<\/p>\n

locations, head to barwonwater.vic.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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