"The water we save today is an investment in our future."

A recent Melbourne Water trial at Macedon Ranges vineyards has shown that composted recycled green waste collected from suburban green bins can create healthier vines and higher grape yields when used as mulch. 

"The study will prioritise the safety of the local community and the Lower Maribyrnong River ecosystem."

Constructed in 1937, the 3.5-kilometre-long sewer uses gravity to transport sewage from the Mordialloc catchment area to the South Eastern Trunk Sewer.

The community at Truganina turned out on Saturday to celebrate the opening of a new park along the old Main Outfall Sewer, where locals and visitors can meet, play, and relax.

Melbourne Water and Greater Western Water have successfully completed a joint operation to refill a section of Deep Creek in the Macedon Ranges, aiming to save the endangered Yarra Pygmy Perch. 

A warmer-than-average autumn has led to an 8% drop in Greater Melbourne’s water storages since the end of summer, with current levels sitting at 73%, down 14% from the end of autumn 2024.

Grow West is asking for the help of green-thumbed volunteers to join a community planting day from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday, 20 July, to plant 4,000 native seedlings along Korjamnunnip Creek on Wurundjeri Country in Ballan.

Ever wondered how Melbourne gets its world-class drinking water? For one weekend only, wander through two historic reservoir sites, in areas normally closed to the public – Preston Reservoir on Saturday 26 and Yan Yean Reservoir Sunday 27 July – as part of Open House Melbourne program.

Nestled in the Christmas Hills east of Melbourne, Sugarloaf Reservoir is one of the city’s picturesque water storages. It’s also a clever part of the system that helps keep Melbourne’s water supply steady and strong.