Guide to running waterbug sessions
This introductory guide steps through running a waterbug sampling session, which complements water science analysis and provides an assessment of waterway health.
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Tidal Waterways
The Tidal Waterways are a series of canals and harbours connected to the Patterson River. Melbourne Water leases and maintains jetties in the area, and operates flood protection gates.
Quiet Lakes water quality
We regularly monitor blue-green algae and E. coli levels at the Quiet Lakes, and notify residents if these exceed the recommended standards.
Koo Wee Rup-Longwarry flood protection district
The district is a former swamp, drained in the 1800s for farming. Due to its significant flood risk, property owners pay a special precept rate to fund the higher level of drainage service we provide to the area.
Complaints
If you have a complaint please contact our Customer Information Centre.
Enquiries and complaints privacy statement
Understand what personal information we collect when you contact us, and how we may use and share it.
Office and visitor locations
View address and transport details for our main office and education facilities.
Legislation
View information about legislation administered by Melbourne Water – namely, the Water Act and its related by-laws, as well as other policies that are relevant to our work.
Maribyrnong River
Learn how Melbourne’s second major river, the Maribyrnong, has evolved with our city: from a saltwater river through to a sought-after inner city destination.
Yarra River
There’s more to the Yarra than the iconic Southbank stretch – learn how the river has changed over time and its contribution to Melbourne’s natural and cultural landscape.