Our water supply system
Melbourne has some of the highest-quality drinking water in the world. Learn how it makes its long journey to your tap.
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Water catchments
Learn how our protected catchments provide high-quality drinking water.
Grants
Learn about grants available to support innovation, liveability and collaboration across water management, and improve river health.
Melbourne Water Safety Procedures
If you have been engaged to complete work for Melbourne Water, you must adhere to the relevant safety procedures.
River Detectives
River Detectives is a free, fun and flexible statewide citizen science program designed for schools.
Building and home renovation
Before you start building, renovating or sub-dividing, make sure your plans meet our criteria for flood, water asset and waterway protection.
Work or build near our assets or easements
Building surveyors and councils won’t issue a building permit unless you have our written approval to work or build near our assets such as pipes, drains and water mains.
Check if assets are near your property
Before you apply to councils for a town planning or building permit, you must find out if your property is near or within any Melbourne Water easements or assets – such as drains, sewers or water mains.
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.