Biogas
We generate electricity by combusting biogas, captured from our sewage treatment lagoons and anaerobic digesters.
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Waterways and Drainage Charge
The charge funds a range of services to protect rivers and creeks, and provide regional drainage and flood protection. View current prices.
Protecting the Watts River catchment
We’re working hard to protect the lower Watts River catchment from an aggressive weed, red cestrum.
Mosquito monitoring and control at Seaford Wetlands
During the warmer months we monitor mosquito larvae at the Seaford Wetlands and coordinate actions to control outbreaks.
Functional design
The functional design stage contains the next level of detail following the approved concept design.
Detailed design
The detailed design is based on the approved concept and functional designs, and involves documenting the design and functional elements with detailed design drawings and specifications.
Plants for raingardens, wetlands and swales
Plants species used in raingardens, wetlands and swales must be perennial with an extensive fibrous root system.
Construction and handover
Keep a close eye on construction to make sure the design drawings and specifications are followed. A few simple mistakes can cause plants to not survive or thrive.
Maintenance
You should generally inspect water sensitive urban design (WSUD) assets every three months for maintenance once the plants are established.
Case studies and checklists
The following checklists, design examples and case studies have been developed by Melbourne Water for use by councils.