By Jessica Howard<\/p>\n
Western Water has reminded Bacchus Marsh residents to consider their water supply in preparation for the bushfire season. <\/p>\n
Graham Holt, Western Water\u2019s General Manager, Customer, Community Relations and Operations, said although well-prepared for the fire season, Western Water\u2019s networks can be affected by fire too.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the event of a fire, if electricity is cut or water infrastructure is affected, pumps and other equipment may fail, cutting the mains water supply,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cIf there is extremely high demand for water from customers and the CFA during a fire, water pressure may drop.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recommend keeping 10-15 litres of drinking water stored during summer in case water quality is affected by bushfire.\u201d<\/p>\n
Western Water\u2019s preparations include having backup generators ready, water storage tanks at high capacity, and staff on call during the fire danger period.<\/p>\n
Mr Holt said residents should consult their local CFA about their options for protecting their family and property during a fire.<\/p>\n
He said residents can also help the community to be prepared for fire season by adopting a fire hydrant near their home, to keep it free of debris and vegetation.
\nIf you think a hydrant needs maintenance, report it by calling Western Water on 1300 650 422, filling in a form at WesternWater.com.au or sending a message via facebook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Jessica Howard Western Water has reminded Bacchus Marsh residents to consider their water supply in preparation for the bushfire season. Graham Holt, Western Water\u2019s General Manager, Customer, Community Relations and Operations, said although well-prepared for the fire season, Western Water\u2019s networks can be affected by fire too. \u201cIn the event of a fire, if […]<\/p>\n