Statewide effort to capture frog calls during ‘Frogtober’
Melbourne Water has launched a statewide initiative encouraging citizen scientists to record and submit frog calls using the free Frog Census app during October.
2339 results for flood resilient homes guide
‘Future proof’ seedbank may be key to save Leadbeater’s Possum from extinction
A groundbreaking conservation project spearheaded by Melbourne Water is aiming to ‘future proof’ forests and safeguard habitat for the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum.
How eDNA technology is tracking hidden platypus populations in Melbourne creeks
Melbourne Water is undertaking platypus surveys across Greater Melbourne this spring breeding season as part of a three-decade-long monitoring program. Its most comprehensive mapping effort to date involves testing water samples for platypus DNA to determine where the elusive animal is present.
Monitoring for PFAS in our Water Supply Catchments
Learn more about what we’re doing to ensure drinking water for our customers and communities is safe and is of the highest quality.
Unlocking water wisdom: 2025 bookings open for secondary schools to boost water literacy
To mark National Water Week (21-27 October), Melbourne Water is excited to open 2025 school bookings for its brand-new unique and immersive learning experience, The Future Water Story, located at the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee.
Waterway pollution top of mind as Melbourne Water weighs priorities
Melbourne Water has asked the community what services matter most to them as part of a review of the Waterways and Drainage Charge: here's what we found out.
Quarry Hill tank refurbishment project
Melbourne Water is upgrading the Quarry Hill tank to ensure it continues to provide a high standard of water quality now and into the future.
Maintenance
In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life. That’s why we plan for, manage and maintain all elements of the water cycle. From grass cutting, to weed management and revegetation to desilting our pipelines.
Platypus activities
Activity sheets for early childhood and primary schools for Platypus.
Running a waterbug session
This introductory guide to running waterbug sampling sessions is designed for teachers (Foundation to Year 8).