Integrated water management
We are working on a more holistic approach to delivering Melbourne’s urban water services.
We are working on a more holistic approach to delivering Melbourne’s urban water services.
Biosolids are the solid organic material leftover after sewage treatment, which can be reused in multiple ways.
Discover trails where you can cycle, stroll or jog along Melbourne’s rivers and creeks – and feel a million miles from city life.
Read an overview of fishing responsibly, and where to find more information on requirements and fishing locations.
Find the perfect spot for an outdoor cook-up along our rivers and creeks.
Discover our key birdwatching locations - including Werribee’s Western Treatment Plant - and species you might encounter, and find out if you need a birdwatching permit.
Case study: we launched a competition inviting submissions that proposed ways to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from our wastewater treatment plants.
Tens of thousands of birds flock to the Western Treatment Plant, with nearly 300 species recorded at the site.
Even when water restrictions aren't in place, Melbourne has permanent water saving rules. Each person also has a personal water usage target of no more than 150 litres a day. Read about water restrictions, water saving rules and your personal Target 150.
Learn how to use our interactive map to view rainfall, river level or river flow data at more than 200 sites.