Hundreds discover the science behind sewage at Western Treatment Plant Open Day
More than 350 people attended the open day of Australia’s largest wastewater treatment plant on Sunday 18 August to learn about the science behind sewage.
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We share the greatest backyard
Our rivers, creeks and iconic bays, and all the plants and green spaces in between, are home to our native wildlife of fishes, platypus, frogs and birds, providing places for them to thrive.
They’re the lifeblood of our natural landscape – they’re what makes living here great.
Litter data provides sobering insights on origins of waterway litter in Port Phillip and Glen Eira
Melbourne Water in partnership with Glen Eira and Port Philip Councils have shared data about the primary sources of litter in local waterways as part of the Elster Creek Litter Action Plan (ECLAP).
Mordialloc Sewer Rehabilitation Project
We are upgrading sections of the Mordialloc Main Sewer network along Chute Street and White Street to Malcolm Road. Ensuring we maintain our world class sewerage system today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
Wallan Bowls Club boosts Melbourne Water's rain mapping with real-time data from onsite rain gauge
An enhanced digital rain gauge installed at a lawn bowls club in Wallan will add another important data point to Melbourne Water’s network of 200 rain gauges, providing real-time data to map rain patterns.
Melbourne Water wins Earth Award for bioenergy project
The Melbourne Water and John Holland-KBR Joint Venture has won an Earth Award for an innovative biogas handling system that supports the conversion of sewerage treatment gases into electricity, providing around 30% of the energy needed for Melbourne's Eastern Treatment Plant (ETP).
Vineyards turn green into gold: Suburban green waste improves yield and helps wine grapes thrive, trial shows
A recent Melbourne Water trial at Macedon Ranges vineyards has shown that composted recycled green waste collected from suburban green bins can create healthier vines and higher grape yields when used as mulch.
Small actions, big impact: How you can help Victoria's frogs this October
Immerse yourself in nature this October and help frog conservation by participating in Frog Month Victoria.
Grass cutting maintenance
We cut grass across 4155 hectares of land that we own, through our annual scheduled maintenance program.
World Rivers Day: if the Yarra were a person, who would they be?
World Rivers Day is held on the fourth Sunday of September to remind us of the value of our waterways and their role as natural corridors for life and human activity.