Sewerage
We manage and treat our city’s sewage, ensuring the health of our environment, our communities and our families.
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‘Future proof’ seedbank may be key to save Leadbeater’s Possum from extinction
A groundbreaking conservation project spearheaded by Melbourne Water is aiming to ‘future proof’ forests and safeguard habitat for the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum.
How eDNA technology is tracking hidden platypus populations in Melbourne creeks
Melbourne Water is undertaking platypus surveys across Greater Melbourne this spring breeding season as part of a three-decade-long monitoring program. Its most comprehensive mapping effort to date involves testing water samples for platypus DNA to determine where the elusive animal is present.
Monitoring for PFAS
We proactively monitor for per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our water supply catchments, to ensure we produce safe, high-quality drinking water.
Unlocking water wisdom: 2025 bookings open for secondary schools to boost water literacy
To mark National Water Week (21-27 October), Melbourne Water is excited to open 2025 school bookings for its brand-new unique and immersive learning experience, The Future Water Story, located at the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee.
Waterway pollution top of mind as Melbourne Water weighs priorities
Melbourne Water has asked the community what services matter most to them as part of a review of the Waterways and Drainage Charge: here's what we found out.
Quarry Hill tank refurbishment project
Melbourne Water is upgrading the Quarry Hill tank to ensure it continues to provide a high standard of water quality now and into the future.
Edithvale–Seaford Wetland
Understand the importance of the largest natural wetland of its kind in Greater Melbourne, and how it is managed.
Executive leadership team
Our Managing Director oversees six organisational portfolios with a broad range of core responsibilities.
Christmas Hills land sales
We are planning to transfer 280 hectares of our land to the Crown for conservation purposes, and rezone and sell the remainder on the open market. The land was previously earmarked for the Watsons Creek Storage Reservoir.