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MFB and CFA recycled water launch

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Fact sheet - MFB and CFA recycled water launch

• The importance of the MFB and CFA working together to enhance firefighting practices for the future is highlighted at today’s launch.
• The agreement to use Class A recycled water for training and firefighting purposes reflects the joint efforts of the MFB and CFA in minimising our impact on the environment.
• The joint project has secured a reliable source of water for firefighters to continue to protect the community, to continue training for skills maintenance and to reduce our impact on drinking water supplies.
• The Class A water framework agreement will see the state’s firefighting services leading the way in Victoria to save water.
• Eynesbury is one the first new residential developments within the state to incorporate Class A recycled water into its infrastructure
• CFA’s Parwan Fire Brigade, who have commenced the training to move from a wildfire risk profile to an urban profile in preparation for the new township. They will be among the first firefighters in the state to use recycled water for firefighting.
• This is an important step in Victorian firefighting. With continued drought conditions across the state, MFB and CFA as well as fire agencies across Australia are adapting their business to deal with reduced water supply.
• As has been demonstrated over the last couple of fire seasons, bushfires are an ongoing part of our environment and are becoming more severe thanks to climate change the use of Class A recycled water is an alternate suppression tool.
• Working with the water companies to utilise Class A recycled water is a big step in our sustainability and environmental strategy.
• CFA and MFB are building the use of recycled water into our daily business.