There are a wide range of stormwater treatments and configurations. Do your research so you choose the right one.

Stormwater quality treatment must be undertaken under the State Environment Protection Policies, which are binding for all government agencies, private individuals and businesses conducting activities on private and public land.

Melbourne Water has played a significant role in Melbourne’s development, from creating our underground sewerage system in the 1890s to completing Thomson Reservoir, Melbourne’s largest water supply reservoir in 1984.

Find out more about key moments in our organisation’s history.​

See how Melbourne Water is meeting the challenges of population growth and climate change to make Melbourne a better place to live.

Read how Melbourne Water is adapting our operations in response to a changing and increasingly variable climate.

Learn how we’re shading, cooling and greening Melbourne’s spaces to help maintain liveability in a changing climate.

See how we're improving our energy efficiency, and generating renewable energy from our operations.

Our hydroelectric power stations harness a natural, sustainable and reliable source of energy to generate renewable electricity – and reduce our carbon footprint. Learn how it works and the benefits to Melbourne.

We are working on a more holistic approach to delivering Melbourne’s urban water services.