Where does my wastewater go?
Learn about what happens to your wastewater when you flush the toilet or pour something down the sink - it doesn't just disappear!
Learn about what happens to your wastewater when you flush the toilet or pour something down the sink - it doesn't just disappear!
Learn more about what you can and can't flush down your toilet.
We’re replacing weeds with indigenous vegetation to support native wildlife habitat.
Melbourne Water manages essential water and sewerage services for the region. We plan and deliver major infrastructure that supports a secure, resilient and sustainable water system for current and future generations.
Melbourne Water is progressing the feasibility design for a new underground drinking water pipeline that will be approximately 9.6 kilometres in length. It would connect the Winneke-Preston Pipeline at Parsons Rd, Eltham to the Silvan-Preston Pipeline at Harris Gully Rd, Warrandyte.
Melbourne Water releases a large amount of information as online and printed documents, in meetings and at community events and other activities.
The Western Treatment Plant (WTP) sustainably treats almost half of Melbourne’s sewage daily. We’ve been constructing the 5 West Nutrient Removal Plant (NRP) to ensure a safe sewerage service for local homes and businesses now and into the future.
The simple act of putting your litter in the bin or taking it home can make a big difference in keeping Melbourne’s waterways clean and healthy.
Melbourne Water protects Ramsar wetlands, vital for wildlife, culture, clean water and flood resilience. We work with partners to secure their future.
Flood models identify which areas are most likely to flood, how quickly, and how deep the water may get.
Flood management in Melbourne is a shared responsibility between Melbourne Water, councils, emergency services and other key partners.