Introduction to WSUD
Stormwater is rainwater that has fallen onto roads or roofs and often contains chemicals or pollutants.
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Clause 56 and council permits
Clause 56.07-4 of the Victorian Planning Provisions, commonly referred to as Clause 56, sets stormwater management objectives that residential subdivisions must meet. These objectives are designed to reduce the harm to our waterways, bays and ocean.
Meet the waterbugs (F-Year 2)
This lesson plan helps students understand waterbugs' features and how they live.
Increased nutrients in the waterway (Years 5-6)
Explore the effects of extra nutrients entering a waterway via the stormwater system.
Looking after our water (Years 3-4)
Simple hands-on activities build understanding of the water cycle, alternative water sources, and the importance of using water wisely.
What ends up at the sewage treatment plant? (Years 3-4)
Follow sewage's journey from homes to the treatment plant and understand what shouldn't be put down the system.
Bulk water
View prices for the supply, treatment and transfer of drinking water to Melbourne’s retail water companies and other non-metropolitan water businesses.
Stormwater in the urban environment (Years 3-4)
This series of activities explores the journey of stormwater and its impact on rivers, creeks and bays.
Turbidity and erosion (Years 3-4)
Explore the link between turbidity (a measure of water clarity) and erosion, and the impact on freshwater organisms.
Bulk sewerage
We charge Melbourne’s three retail water businesses to remove, treat and dispose of the sewage and trade waste we collect from them.