Water Restrictions | Goulburn Valley Water

Permanent Water Saving Rules

The permanent water saving rules are a common-sense set of rules to help reduce demand on water and use it efficiently. They're in place every day of the year, right across Victoria.

1	Fountains and water features must recirculate water
2	Vehicles can be cleaned any time using a bucket or leak free hose with a trigger nozzle
3	Sprinkers and watering systems can only be used between 6pm and 10am
4	Use a broom or a blower to clean hard surfaces like pathways, decks, concrete, or driveways
5	Leak free hoses can be used at any time but they must be fitted with a trigger nozzle

Please note: These rules will not apply in the case of an accident, fire, safety hazard or emergency in respect to the health of people or animals.

Our Permanent Water Saving Plan and associated rules are in accordance with the Water Restrictions By-Law 513, as approved by the Minister.

Current water restrictions

Stage 2 (save) water restrictions were lifted for Euroa and Violet Town on Monday 4 August 2025.

Permanent Water Saving Rules are currently in place across the region.

Current Water Restrictions

Key: Permanent Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4

Town	Town	Town
Alexandra	Katunga	Sawmill Settlement
Avenel	Kilmore	Seymour
Barmah	Kirwan’s Bridge	Shepparton
Bonnie Doon	Kyabram	Stanhope
Broadford	Longwood	Strathbogie
Buxton	Mangalore	Strathmerton
Clonbinane	Mansfield	Tallarook
Cobram	Marysville	Tallygaroopna
Colbinabbin	Merrigum	Tatura
Congupna	Merrijig	Thornton
Corop	Molesworth	Tongala
Dookie	Mooroopna	Toolamba
Eildon	Murchison	Violet Town
Euroa	Nagambie	Wandong
Girgarre	Nathalia	Woods Point
Goulburn Weir	Numurkah	Wunghnu
Heathcote Junction	Picola	Yea
Katamatite	Pyalong	Yarroweyah
Katandra West	Rushworth

Changes to standpipes

Potable water standpipes (Euroa and Violet Town)

Potable (drinking) water standpipes in Euroa and Violet Town reopened on Tuesday 30 July 2025..

For further information or queries regarding potable standpipe access, please call our Customer Team during office hours on 03 5832 4800.

To find standpipe locations across our service area, visit Standpipes | Goulburn Valley Water.

Purple recycled water standpipe (Euroa)

The purple recycled (non-potable) treated water standpipe in Euroa (Golf Course Rd) is open for non-drinking uses only, such as construction and dust-suppression.

Please note we do not recommend treated recycled water from our purple standpipe to be used for animal consumption, including livestock.

For further information on purple standpipe use, please call our Customer Team during office hours on 03 5832 4800 ask to speak with our Wastewater and Recycling team.

Exemptions and Water Use Plans

In special circumstances, you can apply for an exemption from the permanent water saving rules or apply for a Water Use Plan during staged water restrictions.

To apply for an exemption and / or Water Use Plan, please submit an online application form relevant to your circumstance, or contact us for more information.

Enforcement and penalties

Permanent Water Saving Rules are enforced under the Water Act.

If you see someone breaching the rules, please contact us with the details of the offence and one of our officers will investigate. Official warnings can be issued for offences.

For more details, download our PWSR Brochure.

On this page

• Permanent Water Saving Rules

• Current water restrictions

• Exemptions and Water Use Plans

• Enforcement and penalties

Permanent Water Saving Rules

1

Fountains and water features must recirculate water

2

Vehicles can be cleaned any time using a bucket or leak free hose with a trigger nozzle

3

Sprinkers and watering systems can only be used between 6pm and 10am

4

Use a broom or a blower to clean hard surfaces like pathways, decks, concrete, or driveways

5

Leak free hoses can be used at any time but they must be fitted with a trigger nozzle