Water and environment Maribyrnong River reflecting Melbourne skyscrapers Today's water storages Today's rainfall levels How water is supplied to you Visit our treatment plants Water management 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. Flooding and drainage 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. Land and Catchments Saving water With the impacts of climate change and population growth, we need to work together to make every drop count. Climate change Find out how we’re meeting the challenges of population growth and climate change to make Melbourne a better place to live. Energy See how we're improving our energy efficiency, and generating renewable energy from our operations.