What's in Geelong's water?
It's treated to be safe. Here's what that means for your taps.
- Licensed installers
- Lifetime core warranty on Home Guard
- Standard-size cartridges
- Local Geelong team
Where it comes from
Geelong's drinking water is supplied by Barwon Water and treated to meet the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. It comes mainly from catchments on the upper Barwon and Moorabool rivers, topped up by the Melbourne to Geelong Pipeline and the Anglesea borefield when needed.
Supply arrangements and treatment can vary between zones, so what is true for one suburb may differ slightly in another. A free in-home water check looks at your property specifically.
Barwon Water's 2024-25 water quality reportWhat that means for your taps
Disinfectant
Barwon Water uses chlorine and chloramine to keep water safe on its journey to your tap. Many people notice the smell in a hot shower.
Pipes
Water picks up sediment and rust from older mains and house plumbing.
Your home is different
Water can vary by suburb and by house. Our free check tests yours.
Sources
- Barwon Water, 2024-25 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. Accessed 2 November 2026.
- Barwon Water, Geelong region. Accessed 2 November 2026.
- NHMRC, Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Accessed 2 November 2026.
- Victorian Department of Health, Drinking water and public health. Accessed 2 November 2026.