Environmental Performance
Melbourne Water aims to manage Melbourne’s water resources in a sustainable manner, and we are committed to protecting and improving the environment beyond our compliance requirements. Our strategy includes consultation, education and transparent reporting, particularly in regard to the operation of our two major sewage treatment plants. A key objective is to effectively balance environmental protection with economic development in delivering a sustainable water supply for future generations.
The following data provides detailed information on our performance in 2005/06 in regards to the inputs and discharges from our treatment plants. Melbourne Water’s sewerage system includes Melbourne’s two sewage treatment plants and some 400 kilometres of sewers. We also provide detailed information on the state of the 8400 kilometres of rivers and creeks which Melbourne Water is responsible for managing, including 1400 kilometres in forested areas and closed water supply catchments. This report also details our progress in meeting our objectives to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2005/06 compared to 2000/01 levels and to achieve 40 % use of renewable electricity.
Melbourne Water also has detailed information in our 2005/06 Sustainability Report on our water recycling initiatives, which form a key part of Melbourne Water’s future and will play a major role in reducing the amount of treated effluent being discharged into the marine environment.
Click on the following links for information on Melbourne Water’s:
- Environment Policy (PDF, 57kb)
- Eastern Treatment Plant inputs and discharges
- Western Treatment Plant inputs and discharges
- Rivers and creeks water quality monitoring
- Energy and greenhouse data