An emergency water management program has been announced to address contamination issues emerging in the aftermath of bushfires.
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Attending a community meeting at Oberne Creek, south of Tarcutta last night, Riverina Water representatives announced the delivery of a $3000 to replace a damaged tank at the town hall.
It's understood the 25,000-litre tank sustained hits during the fire that have caused a leak, and the ongoing loss of the hall's main water catchment.
A replacement has been lobbied for by hall secretary Jasmine Allen.
The announcement on Thursday night was met by applause from the 50 residents who had joined the gathering.
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Additionally, Riverina Water will deliver up to 15,000 litres of portable water and water cartage to households where clean water does not flow in abundance.
This week, the Oberne Creek community has received two significant downpours of up to 20mm in some areas. The rain over dry and fire-affected land has caused loose ash and debris to run into creeks and dams.
During Thursday night's meeting, a resident asked what would be done in the short-term to stop the contaminated water flowing through and polluting Wagga's waterways.
Residents described their town's water quality as being a "soup in the creek".
"The Oberne community on the edge of the Wagga local government area and has been heavily impacted by the recent bushfire emergency, which has contaminated much of their water tanks with ash and debris," said Councillor Greg Verdon, chairperson of Riverina Water.