Melbourne Water will appoint a new independent lead for the Maribyrnong flood review in the near future.

As part of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Melbourne Water is proud to shine a light on the innovative contributions women continue to make across the water industry.

As a result of the recent high rainfalls and subsequent flooding Melbourne Water is working with emergency services and other relevant agencies to review the impacts to our waterways and assets. 

Read the latest Melbourne Water news following the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in Melbourne, rural and regional Victoria.

Following heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in Melbourne, rural and regional Victoria, Melbourne Water highlights it current priorities.

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.

Melbourne Water appreciates the valuable contributions made by its volunteers throughout the Greater Melbourne region. Today, we will celebrate International Volunteer Day, a global event that recognises and appreciates volunteerism.

Melbourne Water has recently implemented its digital twin pilot technology that facilitated the prediction of recycled water quality.