20 January 2026
Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) is providing emergency drinking water relief to fire-affected communities across their service area.
A drinking water fill point has been set up in Ruffy opposite the Ruffy Town Hall. People from surrounding communities, including Terip Terip, are encouraged to access this supply of safe drinking water.
In Molesworth, a fill point is available at the Molesworth CFA Shed. People in and around Yarck can access another fill point at the Yarck Recreation Reserve.
Fire-affected Yarroweyah residents who need access to safe drinking water are asked to call GVW to discuss options - they do not need to be a GVW customer.
GVW Managing Director Dr Steve Capewell said it was at times like this that borders become irrelevant and people do what they can to support each other.
“Our staff have worked around the clock to ensure our customers continue to have water and wastewater services during this emergency. In times like this we also want to provide drinking water to people who need our help, including those not on our network.”
“Water is an important part of fire recovery, and we want to help the regional communities that we are part of, start to recover,” Dr Capewell said.
In addition to the temporary water supplies set up in Ruffy, Molesworth and Yarck, water fill points can be found at Euroa’s Friendlies Oval, Yea Recreation Reserve, Bonnie Doon Recreation Reserve, and Rotary Park in Vickery Street Alexandra.
People with large water carting tankers can access water from GVW standpipes. Water from the standpipes at Euroa, Yea, Bonnie Doon, Alexandra and Seymour is currently available free of charge.
People can visit Emergencies and Natural Disasters | Goulburn Valley Water or contact GVW’s 24-hour Customer Service Centre for more information on 1800 454 500 (24 hours).