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Today the Anglesea River EstuaryWatch group observed the pumping of water into the Anglesea River while conducting monthly water quality monitoring at A5 (culvert at Coalmine Road).  The water is pumped from a storage pond that Alcoa have made available for use. Barwon Water has installed and will operate the necessary infrastructure to pump the water on behalf of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. The existing water in the pond is treated groundwater and safe to discharge into the river. During the trial Barwon Water will conduct water quality monitoring on the pond to ensure there are no negative impacts on the river.