Water facts
Learn some quick, fun facts about the water cycle and Melbourne's water!
Learn some quick, fun facts about the water cycle and Melbourne's water!
We work closely with retail water companies to ensure affordable, high-quality water, reliable sewerage and outstanding natural community spaces that make greater Melbourne a fantastic place to live.
Over 5 million Melburnians rely on our water storages daily. So let's learn where our water comes from, where it goes and why it's one of our most valuable resources as we head into a dry future.
Learn more about what you can and can't flush down your toilet.
Learn about what happens to your wastewater when you flush the toilet or pour something down the sink - it doesn't just disappear!
Read the service standards, guidelines and resources for some of Melbourne Water's key customers.
From late 2026, we're carrying out rehabilitation works to improve the health of the billabong and help support the plants and animals that call it home.
From mid-2026, we're carrying out underground repairs to the heritage-listed Main Outfall Sewer near Parkvista Drive, Truganina.
To continue our vital work of safeguarding our waterways, Melbourne Water is enhancing the Gladstone Street Wetlands
Constructed wetlands play a vital role in filtering stormwater before it flows into our waterways. This project will ensure the Gladstone Street Wetlands continue to function as intended treating pollutants, improving habitat, and supporting a healthier environment for the local community.
Melbourne Water is building a new sewer in the suburb of Maidstone and Avondale Heights.