Landcare grants support hundreds of community led environmental projects
The latest round of Victorian Landcare Grants is empowering the community to protect, enhance, and restore our land and natural environment.
Celebrating excellence in waterway management
Melbourne Water's first cultural burning project, delivered with a Traditional Owner group, has received some fantastic recognition.
Maribyrnong Flood Review update
An independently-led review will be undertaken into the October 2022 Maribyrnong River flood.
Water storages reach 26-year high
Melbourne’s Water Outlook 2023 shows water storage levels are over 98% full, the highest since 1996.
We won! Melbourne officially has Australia’s best tasting tap water
Melbourne Water is proud to have taken out top honours at the Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia competition. Next stop - representing Australia at the international competition!
Support continues for flood affected residents and communities
Water authorities continue their work to assist with the recovery and providing support for flood affected residents following the Maribyrnong River flooding event.
Mowing one of Victoria’s biggest backyards
For Melbourne Water, grass cutting is a major operation. Find out how many hectares we mow here!
Update on controlled discharge from ETP
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.
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.
Planned wastewater discharge to Taylors Drain and Kananook Creek
Following recent high rainfall, Melbourne Water is actively managing high water levels across our network.