Elmore is a small town in the City of Greater Bendigo on the Campaspe River. It has a population of around 780 people.
You can view the latest Water Summary for Elmore here.
Water restrictions
Likelihood of water restrictions in the next 12 months
- Very rare: <1%
- Rare: 1-4%
- Unlikely: 5-19%
- Possible: 20-49%
- Likely: 50-79%
- Almost certain: 80-100%
- Forecast expected condition based on inflows, allocations, demands and climate outlook
- Forecast worst condition
- Potential for improvement in water resource position
- Ability to trade or cart water if required
- Risk of asset ability to meet demand
Water Supply
Elmore (groundwater) - only supplies the town of Elmore. Raw water is supplied from 2 groundwater bores. Goulburn-Murray Water manages the raw water supply. Elmore is within the Lower Campaspe Valley Groundwater Management Area, Elmore Rochester Zone.
Water Treatment
Water is treated at the Elmore Water Treatment Plant.
The Water Treatment Process (PDF 43KB) includes pH correction and UV disinfection.
Wastewater
Sewage is treated at the Elmore Water Reclamation Plant.
Treated sewage is disposed of on-site. Solid waste is stored at the plant within the lagoon system until it can be used on land.
Standpipes
There are 2 standpipes in Elmore:
- Fire Brigade Track, Elmore
- Raywood Road, Elmore
For more information on standpipes and how to use them, see water carting.
Projects and planned works
We plan projects and works to maintain and improve our services. Find out more about our current projects.
Last updated on 11 Nov 2025