Learn about the water cycle and what happens to their wastewater when it goes down the drain. Students will also discover that sewage is not wastewater and is an important resource that can be re-used.

Tour at ESWEC, VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies, VCE - Unit 3 & 4, Explore the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands and develop learn how humans have understood and interacted with wetland environments. Then, explore the sustainable use and management of Edithvale-Seaford wetlands.

Future Water Story, Western Treatment Plant, Werribee. Students explore the theme: How do human-induced environmental changes impact water in Melbourne and what management strategies are required – for sustainability and human wellbeing.

Future Water Story, Western Treatment Plant. Students explore the theme: How do we make the use of water in Melbourne sustainable? Complete activities and a quiz

Worksheet: World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about Melbourne’s catchments and how they contribute to Melbourne having a high-quality water supply. Find out about the different catchments and where they are located. Learn about the reservoirs that supply Melbourne with water and how water moves throughout the system.

Worksheet: A World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about how recycled water is produced, where it is used and what are the environmental benefits of using recycled water. Find out about recycled water use around Australia and the world.

Worksheet: World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn how desalinated water is produced, why it was built and how much water can be produced. Discover where desalinated water can be used and how it contributes to Melbourne’s water supply.

Worksheet: A World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about Melbourne’s water storage levels and their change over time. Find out about water use, how it is allocated and used. Explore ideas to reduce water use. 

Future Water Story excursion at the Western Treatment Plant, Werribee. Students investigate the importance of water to life, and how we will need to make our cities future-ready and sustainable; while participating in a digital experience, the Circular Cities Digital Challenge and touring the site.

Worksheet: A World of Water – WoW map quest. Explore the interactive map to learn about recycled water and desalination, two types of sources of alternate water. Find out how recycled water is produced, where it is used and what are the environmental benefits of using recycled water. Learn how desalination works, why the plant was built and where the water is used.