Emergency relief drinking water of up to 20,000L is available for communities impacted by the Victorian fires that started on 7 January 2026.
You may have emptied your household water tank for firefighting or it may now contain ash or other contaminants. You could be eligible for a refill. This is known as ‘relief drinking water.’
If you were impacted by fires outside the maps shown on the website, you may still be eligible for relief drinking water.
Don’t self-exclude yourself from applying – if you think you might meet the criteria, complete the application.
As this is a Victorian Government program, please see their website for all details: Relief Drinking Water Program 2026