Access to clean water has shaped human settlements throughout history, and Melbourne is no different.

Follow the history of Melbourne’s sewerage, from open sewers and thunderboxes to sustainable resource management and recovery.

​The town of Cocoroc was built in 1894 at the Werribee Sewage Farm to house its workers. Discover its many fascinating stories.

The Western Treatment Plant has played a crucial role in Melbourne's development, treating our sewage since 1897.

Our rivers, creeks and wetlands have played many roles throughout history: as places of cultural importance, sources of water and natural forms of drainage.

See how Melbourne Water is meeting the challenges of population growth and climate change to make Melbourne a better place to live.

Read how Melbourne Water is adapting our operations in response to a changing and increasingly variable climate.

Learn how we’re shading, cooling and greening Melbourne’s spaces to help maintain liveability in a changing climate.

See how we're improving our energy efficiency, and generating renewable energy from our operations.

Our hydroelectric power stations harness a natural, sustainable and reliable source of energy to generate renewable electricity – and reduce our carbon footprint. Learn how it works and the benefits to Melbourne.