We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of this nation. We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and pay respect to their Elders past and present. We recognise and value the continuing cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to our community and their ongoing connection to the land, waters and skies over thousands of years.
Barwon Region Water Corporation is Victoria’s largest regional urban water corporation, with a history that can be traced back to the Geelong Municipal Waterworks Trust in 1908.
Barwon Water provides world standard water and sewerage services to more than 349,000 permanent residents over 8,100 square kilometres. Over the holiday period, the serviced population can expand to approximately 545,000 people.
Ninety-two per cent of our customer base is residential, with the remaining 8% a mixture of commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers. Around 30% of metered consumption is attributed to non-domestic customers.