Matilda and Lincoln Thornton were visiting from Ulverstone in Tasmania during last week’s heatwave. Mum, Jessica said the family struggled a bit but got out early in the day for activities then spent their time in the indoor pool at Lake Edge Resort
Yarrawonga recorded its hottest January day ever on Wednesday, January 28 according to Elders Weather.
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The mercury climbed to 46 degrees, 0.3 degrees warmer than the previous record of 45.7 degrees on January 5, 2013.
The overnight low was just 21.2 degrees making for an uncomfortable night.
Wednesday’s maximum was 13.1 degrees hotter than average for the date and the minimum was 5.1 degrees above average.
There was little sign of relief on Thursday, but the week-long heatwave finally broke over the weekend to Sunday’s welcome 29 degrees.
Malakai, Gavin and Gillean Hickey from Chiltern were grateful for Sunday’s cool change and headed to the Yarrawonga foreshore for a swim.
The temperature wasn’t the only record broken last week.
Yarrawonga recorded its highest water usage on record on Australia Day with 13 million litres in one day.
The usual volume is about 10 million litres.
Tuesday and Wednesday saw almost 12 million litres a day used.
A spokesperson for North East Water said most of the water was outdoor use which usually doubles in a heatwave.
He said topping up pools, watering gardens, and having cold showers usually spikes on hot days.
“This puts extra pressure on our treatment plants and can make it harder for them to keep up with demand, especially in smaller towns.” he said.
And while last week’s heatwave is behind us, summer not yet over.
Arm yourself with some tips for saving water on those especially hot days help to protect the community’s water supplies.
Chloe and Michael Goodfellow from Tabletop said they hibernated in their pool at home last week but were happy to spend the day in Yarrawonga on Sunday.
Water saving tips
• Keep showers short and refreshing
• Water gardens only early in the morning or later in the evening to reduce evaporation
• Avoid unnecessary outdoor water use, like washing cars
• Follow the Permanent Water Saving Rules
• If you spot a leak or burst water main, please report it anytime on 1300 361 644.
• More water saving tips at www.newater.com.au/save
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