Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Health - Do Not Drink Tap Water Minor Harcourt Last Wednesday at 5:09 PM
This Advice is being issued for Harcourt.

  • As of 11:45am Saturday 10 January, the tap water at Harcourt is not safe to drink. 
  • The Harcourt supply system also supplies areas south of Harcourt.
  • This advice has been issued following the impact of the fires in Harcourt on Friday 9 January 2026. 
  • Water services have been unable to safely access a burst water main, which may have caused contaminants to enter the water supply network.
  • Further information can be found on the Coliban Water website.
  • This Advice replaces the Advice issued at 6:01pm Tuesday 13 January. 
Tap water is not safe to drink in Harcourt. Boiling the tap water will not make it safe. 
What you should do: 
It is unsafe to use tap water for: 
  • Food preparation, cleaning food or preparing baby formula. 
  • Cleaning dishes.
  • Making ice, brushing teeth and preparing beverages.
Maintaining personal hygiene: 
  • It is important to stay clean. 
  • Use hand sanitiser after going to the bathroom and before you consume food. 
  • Use disposable baby wipe products that are not soap based without water to clean yourself. 
Impacts in your area: 
  • All residents are asked to not drink tap water until further notice.
  • A drinking water trailer for impacted residents is available at Rodilesa Nursery, on the corner of Blackjack Road and Midland Highway in Harcourt. Please only take what you need.
This message was issued by Department of Health.  

The next update is expected by 18/01/2026 05:00 pm or as the situation changes.   

Use multiple sources to stay informed:  
Accessibility: 
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.  
  • For information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline. 
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.