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Standpipes
Commercial and public water access points.
Buchan standpipe out of order
In April 2026 we were unable to repair a fault with our Buchan standpipe.
It is out of order and not dispensing water. We will update this page when it is repaired.
Standpipes dispense water for private and commercial water carters
Water from these pipes is drinking water and a token is required to purchase the water. You can buy tokens from our head office at 133 Macleod Street, Bairnsdale during business hours.
One token provides 1,000 litres of water.
Note: tokens are not refundable.
Standpipe locations
Our standpipes are located at:
- 107 Rupert Street, Bairnsdale
- 102 Golf Links Road, Lakes Entrance
- Princes Highway, Johnsonville
- Rosherville Road, Metung
- Livingstone Street, Orbost
- Orbost Road, Buchan
If you need to use a standpipe and are not able to buy a token from us, contact a water carter in East Gippsland as they have access to standpipes at any time.
Using carted water
- Drinking water taken from the standpipe is subject to the same water restrictions as the area where the water was drawn from.
- Food Trader has Guidelines for drinking (potable) water transport in Victoria.
- It is a requirement under the Food Act 1984 that any commercial or private business carting water for human consumption, or a purpose connected with human consumption, must register with their local council.
Standpipe tips
- The standpipe hose may not always reach your tank. It’s a good idea to bring some pipe that you can use to guide the water into your tank.
- Your trailer may not be able to carry a full tank of water (1000 litres). If you have a 1,000-litre cube, but your trailer has a maximum load capacity of 750kg, you should only fill the tank to 750 litres. Overloading your trailer is an offence and you may attract the attention of police.
- Make sure the hose is connected to your container or trailer before inserting the token, as water will begin to flow shortly after initiation of the process.
If there is an issue with a standpipe, or you would like more information, contact our team on 1800 671 841.
2025-26 Standpipe Token Charges
| ID | Price | ID | Price | ID | Price | ID | Price | ID | Price | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ | 5.28 | 11 | $ | 58.08 | 21 | $ | 110.88 | 31 | $ | 163.68 | 41 | $ | 216.48 |
| 2 | $ | 10.56 | 12 | $ | 63.36 | 22 | $ | 116.16 | 32 | $ | 168.96 | 42 | $ | 221.76 |
| 3 | $ | 15.84 | 13 | $ | 68.64 | 23 | $ | 121.44 | 33 | $ | 174.24 | 43 | $ | 227.04 |
| 4 | $ | 21.12 | 14 | $ | 73.92 | 24 | $ | 126.72 | 34 | $ | 179.52 | 44 | $ | 232.32 |
| 5 | $ | 26.40 | 15 | $ | 79.20 | 25 | $ | 132.00 | 35 | $ | 184.80 | 45 | $ | 237.60 |
| 6 | $ | 31.68 | 16 | $ | 84.48 | 26 | $ | 137.28 | 36 | $ | 190.08 | 46 | $ | 242.88 |
| 7 | $ | 36.96 | 17 | $ | 89.76 | 27 | $ | 142.56 | 37 | $ | 195.36 | 47 | $ | 248.16 |
| 8 | $ | 42.24 | 18 | $ | 95.04 | 28 | $ | 147.84 | 38 | $ | 200.64 | 48 | $ | 253.44 |
| 9 | $ | 47.52 | 19 | $ | 100.32 | 29 | $ | 153.12 | 39 | $ | 205.92 | 49 | $ | 258.72 |
| 10 | $ | 52.80 | 20 | $ | 105.60 | 30 | $ | 158.40 | 40 | $ | 211.20 | 50 | $ | 264.00 |
Standpipe FAQs
Standpipes or emergency water supply points, are pipes connected to the various East Gippsland Water mains water supplies.
Report an Issue
If you observe a burst main, leakage, or sudden drop in water pressure, please immediately notify us on 1300 134 202 (Available 24 Hours).
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