Planned Network Cleaning and Maintenance

Water flushing

Flushing is when water is released from a fire hydrant or access point at a high flow rate and is used to clean our water mains. Water is released and tested until it either returns to a clear appearance or the turbidity levels are within the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

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Scheduled times:

7.30am - 4.30pm weekdays

Scheduled Locations:

There are currently no locations scheduled for flushing.

 

Sewer flushing

Sewer cleaning removes unwanted materials, such as non-biodegradable debris or grease and sludge build-up, from a pipe.

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Scheduled Times:

9.00 am - 4.00 pm weekdays

Scheduled Locations:

There are currently no locations scheduled for flushing

Stormwater out of sewer - inflow and infiltration testing

Our sewerage network is not designed to manage the inflow and infiltration of stormwater during rainfall. Inflow is where stormwater enters the sewerage network, generally via private plumbing that is incorrectly connected to the sewer.

Infiltration is stormwater entering the sewerage network, generally by seeping through cracked, or unsealed underground infrastructure.

Find out more about keeping Stormwater out of the Sewer

Planned network cleaning and maintenance

Further Information

Learn more about planned maintenance and cleaning by clicking on one of the links below. 

Sewer flushing information

Sewer flushing occurs so we can ensure your sewage pipes are clear of blockages and working as efficiently as possible.

Water flushing information

Flushing is when water is released from a fire hydrant or access point at a high flow rate and is used to clean our water mains.

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