Water Conservation
Everyone can help conserve our precious water resources.
Prolonged drought has forced all sections of the community to rethink their relationship with water. That means using less, plus diversifying our water sources to include alternatives, like desalination.
- Water restrictions
Target 155 and Stage 3 water restrictions are now in place. Read about how these affect you and more. - Saving water
Handy ideas and resources for saving water at home, in the garden and in urban planning and design. There are many ways we can all save water.
- Securing water supply
Our water supply challenge and how we’re fixing it. A look into the role of dams, water tanks, recycled water, desalination and other water supply options. - Water use
How much water do you use? Find out by using our Home Water Investigator. Also see water consumption averages for Melbourne.
- Drought management
11-year drought, severely reduced water storages and river and creek water flows. See how we’re meeting these challenges, our Drought Response Plan and Melbourne’s drought history.
Did you know?
Households use about 60% of Melbourne's water, while industry uses about 40%.