Gravesend Water Update
10 November 2026
Council wishes to advise Gravesend residents that a mechanical failure of the chlorine dosing pump over the weekend has resulted in a minor chlorine spike in the town water supply.
Continuous testing of the water has confirmed that chlorine concentration remains within the limits specified in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG). However, residents may notice a stronger than usual chlorine smell or taste in their tap water and possible discolouration due to the oxidation of manganese.
Council reassures the community that the water remains safe to drink. Water operations staff are working to resolve the issue and water quality will return to normal shortly. Residents are kindly asked to be mindful of water usage throughout the day whilst operations staff lower the reservoirs and flush water mains to reinstate water quality in the town as soon as possible.
