Pre game preparation on the rush to flush this AFL grand final day
Will there be a rush to flush on AFL Grand Final Day? We track spikes in footy fans flushing the toilet after each quarter – with history telling us people hang on more during exciting games. Check out the flush factor ladder here..
New technology rolling out to inspect sewers
Who doesn't love some new tech? Melbourne Water is introducing newly developed long range CCTV camera technology to keep an even closer eye on the condition of Melbourne’s sewer network.
Melbourne Water’s innovative projects shine at construction awards
Melbourne Water, along with its delivery partners, have won two awards at the Civil Construction Federation (CCF) Victoria Earth Awards. Read about this exciting news here..
It’s time to spot a platypus
Platypus mating season is here, which is not only a fantastic time to learn about these iconic Aussie mammals, it’s when you are most likely to spot one in the wild. Find out how you can help us by recording sightings..
The Western Treatment Plant opens its gates again
Tickets have been snapped up to the first public tour of the Western Treatment Plant since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. If you missed out, you can join a virtual tour. Details here..
Taking the classroom to Dandenong Creek
School children in the Dandenong Creek area have been doing some detective work to learn about the health of the local waterway as part of an innovative Melbourne Water education program.
Happy anniversary to...flushing toilets
It is something we all take for granted, but this week marks 125 years since the first toilet flush in Melbourne! Where do you think it happened?
Let’s talk about science – and Dung Beetles!
To mark National Science Week (August 13-21), Melbourne Water is highlighting a fascinating project underway involving Dung Beetles! More here..
Leap to it - download the latest Frog Census app
The latest and most innovative version of an app to monitor Melbourne’s frogs is now available. Update or download it now!
Innovation leads the way in Water Sensitive City Strategy
The Fishermans Bend Water Sensitive City Strategy has been launched - and it's the largest water sensitive urban design project in Australia! Read more about it.