Retarding basins play an important role in reducing flood risk, temporarily storing stormwater during very high rainfall.

We’re undertaking strategic research projects to improve our knowledge of Western Port’s marine and coastal environments.

Learn how we calculate water storage levels and why we display data in a particular way.

Learn how to use our interactive map to view rainfall, river level or river flow data at more than 200 sites.

Understand the key values and conditions we use to track the health of our rivers, creeks and wetlands, and how we test water quality.

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We monitor and supply water diversion licences for any water needed to be taken from the Yarra River, Lower Maribyrnong River and Western tributary areas for commercial and irrigation uses.

Melbourne Water’s service offering is constantly evolving to meet the challenges related to population growth, empowered customer expectations, increased cost of living, urbanisation and impacts of climate change.

Learn about grants available to support innovation, liveability and collaboration across water management, and improve river health.