With Victoria’s current flooding emergency Melbourne Water is advising residents in the southeast of Melbourne of a continued release of treated wastewater from the Eastern Treatment Plant.

Due to dry conditions over the weekend, we have now ceased discharge of treated wastewater into Taylors Drain, however the EPA advises avoiding contact with surrounding waterways, including Carrum and Seaford Beach, for the time being.

Water authorities continue their work to assist with the recovery and providing support for flood affected residents following the Maribyrnong River flooding event.

The National Water Awards are approaching and three innovative Melbourne Water projects, focusing on the net zero, water innovation and safety, have been nominated in what is the Australian water industry’s night of nights.

Melbourne Water and its global net zero partners Aarhus Vand and Severn Trent - as well as other key local and overseas stakeholders - have met in Melbourne for the first time to present their net zero progress, and determine programs and initiatives that will

The rare and critically endangered, Orange-bellied Parrot from south-west Tasmania is setting up temporary residence at the Melbourne Water Western Treatment Plant on Wadawurrung Country in Werribee, ahead of World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday 13th May.

Melbourne Water has been recognised for its commitment to safety, winning a prestigious award at the annual National Water Awards.

The Melbourne Water Hobsons Bay Main Sewer Upgrade has won Gold at the global Better Futures GOV Design Awards, held in New York last night, for its innovative and engaging design of the hoarding around the construction site at Scienceworks. 

The impacts of climate change, and an evolving urban landscape combined with new standards, have prompted Melbourne Water to fast-track new flood modelling across Melbourne.

An improved flood warning system for Greater Melbourne catchments will be the focus of an implementation group jointly run by Melbourne Water, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) in the wake of the October 2022 Maribyrno