The Quiet Lakes are formed by three interlinked, non-tidal lakes: Legana, Illawong and Carramar. Find out how they’re managed, and your responsibilities as a resident.

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.

We regularly monitor blue-green algae and E. coli levels at the Quiet Lakes, and notify residents if these exceed the recommended standards.

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.

Local government is a key delivery partner for Melbourne Water, and are essential to the way we deliver waterways and drainage services and outcomes to our customers and community.

If you have a complaint please contact our Customer Information Centre.

Understand what personal information we collect when you contact us, and how we may use and share it.

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