Goulburn Valley Water has been carting safe drinking water to the area since the fires, while long-term options are being explored. One option would see treated drinking water supplied to Longwood from the Seymour Water Treatment Plant via Avenel. GV Water Planning and Assets general manager Regan Flanagan said the investigation was an important step in understanding whether the option was viable for Longwood's future water needs. “We're now investigating whether supplying treated water from Seymour via Avenel could be a suitable long-term option.” "Longwood residents know their community better than anyone, and their local knowledge will be invaluable as we explore options for the town's future water supply," Ms Flanagan said.