Natural and urban water cycle
Learn how all existing water moves naturally between the land, ocean and atmosphere, how it ends up in your home – and where it goes from there.
Learn how all existing water moves naturally between the land, ocean and atmosphere, how it ends up in your home – and where it goes from there.
Melbourne has some of the highest-quality drinking water in the world. Learn how it makes its long journey to your tap.
Learn how our protected catchments provide high-quality drinking water.
Learn about grants available to support innovation, liveability and collaboration across water management, and improve river health.
If you have been engaged to complete work for Melbourne Water, you must adhere to the relevant safety procedures.
River Detectives is a free, fun and flexible statewide citizen science program designed for schools.
Before you start building, renovating or sub-dividing, make sure your plans meet our criteria for flood, water asset and waterway protection.
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.
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.