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23 Dec 2008
Fine for creek spill
EPA Victoria has fined North East Water after activated carbon and sediment was discharged into Wodonga?s Jack in the Box and Wodonga creeks.
19 Dec 2008
Chlorine dosing for Mt Beauty basin
North East Water is using chlorine to remove bacteria detected in Mt Beauty?s treated water basin.
10 Dec 2008
Bright storage sites being considered
North East Water is considering five potential sites for an off-stream storage to secure the water supply to Bright, Wandiligong and Porepunkah.
03 Dec 2008
Corporation commits to Stage 2 all summer
North East Water has committed to Stage 2 water restrictions for Wodonga for the remainder of summer, but says the pledge is contingent on the community?s cooperation.
21 Nov 2008
Whitfield customers advised to boil water
North East Water has issued a Boil Water Notice for Whitfield after recent rain increased turbidity levels in Musk Gully Creek.
20 Nov 2008
Water restrictions to return
Water restrictions are about to return to seven North East Victorian towns after dry conditions through September and October.
19 Nov 2008
Carbon spill investigation begins
North East Water has begun investigating how an unknown quantity of carbon entered Wodonga's Jack in the Box Creek last week.
18 Nov 2008
A green hand for local schools
North East Victorian schools and teachers will get a large green helping hand with the launch of the Schools Environment Education Directory (SEED) project tomorrow.
06 Nov 2008
No change for Wodonga customers
North East Water has moved to remind its Wodonga and other Murray River customers that lawn watering was still not permitted under the current Stage 2 water restrictions.
05 Nov 2008
Boil Water Notice for Myrtleford
A Seasonal Boil Water Notice is now in place in Myrtleford. In consultation with the Department of Human Services, North East Water has implemented a Boil Water Notice from 1 November 2008 until 30 April 2009, to minimise the risk to public health over the warmer period.
27 Oct 2008
WIOA donates to Christmas charity
The Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) has donated $3000 to the Albury branch of charity Christmas Party for Special Children.
06 Oct 2008
Reminder to adhere to smart water principles
North East Water is reminding customers in towns without current water restrictions that its permanent water saving rules are still operating throughout the region.
02 Oct 2008
Funding for wastewater recycling project
North East Water today received funding to develop a key wastewater recycling project in Wodonga.
26 Sep 2008
Murray Restrictions to remain at Stage 2
The Board of North East Water has committed to maintaining Stage 2 Water Restrictions for Murray River towns until the end of November following a review of water availability and usage recently undertaken by North East Water.
22 Sep 2008
Save Water, Save Energy
The Save Water Save Energy Expo at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on 17-19 October 2008 will provide Victorians with easy and practical solutions to save water, save energy, increase recycling and reduce waste both at home and at work.
08 Sep 2008
North East operator named year's best
North East Water scooped the pool at the recent Water Industry Operators Association (WIOA) conference in Bendigo, with Wangaratta Treatment Team Leader, Jeff Roscoe, taking out the prestigious Victorian Operator of the Year.
12 Aug 2008
New bills show water usage at a glance
North East Water's customers will now be able to see their water usage patterns at a glance.
12 Aug 2008
Water restrictions removed
Water restrictions have been removed in Beechworth, Bright, Wandiligong, Porepunkah and Harrietville today (Wednesday, 23 July 2008)
15 Jul 2008
Plants Up and Running - Boil Water Notice Lifted
North East Water will lift a Boil Water Notice in place at Bright, Wandiligong and Porepunkah on Wednesday.
25 Jun 2008
North East Water Appoints New Leader
North East Water has appointed Craig Heiner as its new Managing Director.