Consumers are being asked to reduce water consuption, and do their part in easing the stress on Altona's waste water system. 

According to an update from its Emergency Operations Centre on Saturday morning, the Town's waste water system is operating at maximum capacity. 

As a result, the community is asked to avoid doing laundry, dishes or showering today in order to reduce the amount of water being pumped through the system and prevent it from being overwhelmed.