Our rivers, creeks and wetlands have played many roles throughout history: as places of cultural importance, sources of water and natural forms of drainage.

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.

View facts and historical rainfall data for Yan Yean, Melbourne’s oldest reservoir.

Get the lowdown on Melbourne’s sewerage system, how we look after it and what you can do to help.

Explore the historic sewage treatment plant in Werribee, also an internationally-recognised bird habitat.