Controlled discharges from ETP to continue
With Victoria’s current flooding emergency Melbourne Water is advising residents in the southeast of Melbourne of a continued release of treated wastewater from the Eastern Treatment Plant.
With Victoria’s current flooding emergency Melbourne Water is advising residents in the southeast of Melbourne of a continued release of treated wastewater from the Eastern Treatment Plant.
Due to dry conditions over the weekend, we have now ceased discharge of treated wastewater into Taylors Drain, however the EPA advises avoiding contact with surrounding waterways, including Carrum and Seaford Beach, for the time being.
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Water authorities continue their work to assist with the recovery and providing support for flood affected residents following the Maribyrnong River flooding event.
Melbourne Water is upgrading the channel inlet leading into the Huntingdale Wetlands litter trap to improve the way we capture litter and large debris before it enters the Wetland.
We're upgrading the Waverley Road retarding basin spillway, located next to Scotchmans Creek Trail in Mount Waverley, to ensure a safe drainage system and to reduce the risk of flooding to surrounding homes.
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Floods are a natural part of Melbourne’s weather. We can’t stop them from happening, but we can all play a role in minimising their impacts.
At Melbourne Water, we have been taking action and planning across 50-year time horizons to manage and protect this precious resource for our city.
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