Huntingdale Wetlands Litter Trap Upgrade
Melbourne Water is upgrading the channel inlet leading into the Huntingdale Wetlands litter trap to improve the way we capture litter and large debris before it enters the Wetland.
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We won! Melbourne officially has Australia’s best tasting tap water
Melbourne Water is proud to have taken out top honours at the Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia competition. Next stop - representing Australia at the international competition!
Supporting residents and communities through flooding
View the latest information on our flood recovery efforts to help Victorians respond to, rebuild and recover from recent flooding that occurred in October 2022.
Waverley Road Retarding Basin Spillway Upgrade
We're upgrading the Waverley Road retarding basin spillway, located next to Scotchmans Creek Trail in Mount Waverley, to ensure a safe drainage system and to reduce the risk of flooding to surrounding homes.
Edithvale-Seaford Wetland Education Centre - open afternoon
Come and explore the centre and find out why the wetland is internationally recognised, with educators and plenty of activities on hand.
Water storages reach 26-year high
Melbourne’s Water Outlook 2023 shows water storage levels are over 98% full, the highest since 1996.
Flooding advice
Know your risk, be prepared and act safely in the event of a flood.
Water management
At Melbourne Water, we have been taking action and planning across 50-year time horizons to manage and protect this precious resource for our city.
Sewerage
We manage and treat our city’s sewage, ensuring the health of our environment, our communities and our families.
Explainer: How safe is the Yarra River for swimming?
The risk to athletes on the River Seine in Paris during the Olympic Games highlighted some of the issues associated with using urban waterways for recreation.
The Yarra River in Melbourne faces many of the same issues as the Seine, such as pollution from rubbish, grease, oil, and other contaminants that enter our stormwater drainage system.