Biosolids are the solid organic material leftover after sewage treatment, which can be reused in multiple ways.

A diversion licence is needed to take water from a waterway or dam for commercial or irrigation uses. In some instances a licence may also be required for domestic and stock use.

All farm dam owners are legally responsible for the safety of their dams and any death, injury or damage they cause if they fail.

Read our privacy statement for the entire Melbourne Water website: what personal information is collected and how it is handled.

Melbourne has some of the highest-quality drinking water in the world. Learn how it makes its long journey to your tap.

Learn all about water entitlements, including what we look at to determine the amount of water available and how it should be shared. View the latest seasonal determination for water entitlement holders.

Melbourne’s drinking water is subject to strict water quality standards. We regularly test samples taken throughout our water supply network – view water quality results.

Find out about the different ways to access our content, and the international standards we follow.

The 70km pipeline can carry water from the Goulburn River to Melbourne in times of critical human need.