Eastern Treatment Plant
Learn how the treatment plant uses innovative processes to turn sewage into Class A recycled water.
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Producing recycled water
Discover how we produce high-quality recycled water at our Eastern and Western treatment plants.
Know your rivers and creeks
Learn how we look after greater Melbourne’s 25,000 kilometres of waterways, and the role that wetlands play.
Reducing flood risk in our community
Flood risk in any area depends on how often flooding occurs, how deep and fast floodwater flows and how it impacts people, homes, and infrastructure.
Water Outlook
A summary of the state of Melbourne’s water availability for the year ahead, and our actions to secure a resilient, reliable water supply.
Western Port environment research
We’re undertaking strategic research projects to improve our knowledge of Western Port’s marine and coastal environments.
Calculating water storage data
Learn how we calculate water storage levels and why we display data in a particular way.
Flood hazard classifications
Flood hazard classifications help us understand floodwaters’ potential for harm and property damage, based on their behaviour – like depth and speed.
Tree management
At Melbourne Water, we manage trees and vegetation at our reservoirs, along pipe tracks and across our catchments.
Rubbish dumping
Melbourne Water manages our rivers, creeks, and catchments, including large areas of land to support the function of the water supply and sewer network. Illegal rubbish dumping can sometimes occur on Melbourne Water land.