Melbourne Water

Together with Greater Western Water, South East Water, and Yarra Valley Water, we’ve been tracking Greater Melbourne’s water storage levels, usage and future needs through the Annual Water Outlook. Although water restrictions are not expected for Greater Melbourne over the next 12 months, permanent water saving rules continue to apply, and we all need to make every drop count. Did you know? 💧 Melburnians used more water on average this year, with daily usage rising to 163 litres per person, up from 161 litres last year. 🥵 Storage levels can drop quickly if we experience dry spells. That’s why, it’s up to all of us to make every drop count. #MakeEveryDropCount #AnnualWaterOutlook #MelbourneWater Learn more: https://bit.ly/49CnzHN

Today, on #InternationalVolunteerDay, we recognise the extraordinary efforts of the 500+ volunteer groups across Greater Melbourne who dedicate their time and energy to caring for our environment. 🌏 In this special video, Junior Landcare Ambassador Costa Georgiadis highlights eight inspiring groups, showcasing the diversity of their incredible work. From planting trees to safeguarding species, their efforts are vital to protecting waterways, restoring habitats, and building a healthier future for our communities and ecosystems. Thank you to every volunteer for your dedication and vital contributions to our environment and community. Watch the video to see some of their work in action. 🎥 #MelbourneWater #IVD #InternationalVolunteerDay #VolunteerMelbourne #FromTheGroundUp #EnvironmentalVolunteers #Landcare Bass Coast Landcare Network, TreeProject, Susi Millton, Nangana Landcare Network Incorporated, Whittlesea Community Connections, Sharna Brown

On Wednesday 27 November, Melbourne Water joined the Waverley Historical Society at a plaque unveiling ceremony in memory of Mr Sidney Brown—one of the Society’s founders and past President. The event, held at the Uniting Church in Mount Waverley, celebrated the legacy of preserving the rich history of the local community. At Melbourne Water, we have been undertaking water main upgrade works across Melbourne’s eastern and southeastern suburbs and this milestone reflects the importance of community collaboration in our Mount Waverley (M76) Water Main Renewal Project. The M76 water main, originally constructed in 1928, plays a critical role in transferring water between Silvan, Mitcham, and Mount View Reservoirs. By upgrading ageing infrastructure, we are ensuring a safe, reliable water supply for Melbourne’s eastern and southeastern suburbs. Melbourne Water is proud to work alongside organisations like the Waverley Historical Society to support local heritage while delivering vital infrastructure projects that benefit both the community and our city’s future. Learn more about the M76 project and its impact: https://lnkd.in/gUvGBzZh 💧 #MelbourneWater #MountWaverley #M76 #WaterMainRenewal #InfrastructureUpgrades City Of Monash Paul Klisaris

Melbourne Water’s firefighting crews are unsung heroes of our city’s water supply. Each fire season, we recruit and train a skilled workforce to safeguard Melbourne’s protected water catchments, which provide the high-quality drinking water our city is renowned for. Last week, 80 past and present Melbourne Water firefighters were recognised for their heroic efforts during the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires and were awarded the National Emergency Medal. These medals acknowledge their courage in protecting Melbourne’s water catchments during one of the most significant natural disasters in Australian history. Why is their work so critical? Bushfires can create silt, ash, and debris that threaten the quality of Melbourne’s world-class drinking water. Melbourne Water firefighters not only battle blazes but also help prevent fires by maintaining 600 km of fuel breaks and 1,900 km of roads within our catchments. Congratulations to these incredible individuals and thank you for your dedication. Your work ensures Melbourne continues to enjoy safe, clean, and reliable drinking water. 👏 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVAtTEEt #MelbourneWater #BlackSummerBushfires #WaterCatchments #BushfirePrevention #Recognition Forest Fire Management Victoria

Are you a homeowner, from a regional or rural area, or speak a language other than English at home? 📣 To ensure our customers and community are helping to shape our future services, we're running a series of focus groups to better understand your values and expectations for our waterways and drainage services. We will be discussing topics like pollution, stormwater, flood, community connection to waterways, and the charges for these services. You will also receive $150 for your time! ➡️ See the full list of focus groups and register to join: https://lnkd.in/eRGs8wQq #PriceSubmission2026 #waterways #drainage

In Melbourne, our waterways are essential to our way of life. Did you know that one of ways that we can we assess river health, is the presence of macroinvertebrates (or waterbugs)? Recently, Melbourne Water’s Waterwatch team, alongside freshwater ecologist John Gooderham conducted stream health assessments across several catchments. Along with offering training opportunities for volunteers, staff and partners, this hands-on fieldwork provided critical biodiversity data for capital works projects including: 💧 Monbulk Creek riffle and sediment trap capital works 💧 KooyongKoot Collaboration catchment assessment of Gardiners Creek 💧 Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek (Stage 2) 💧 Kororoit Creek constructed habitat wetlands 💧 Stormwater impacts on Hughes & Dobsons Creeks Exciting finds included stoneflies in an urban stretch of Moonee Ponds Creek, as well as the chance to look at some of the endangered Austrogammarus amphipods in the eastern upland streams with the friendly assistance of University of Melbourne’s Eddie Tsyrlin! 🔍 #MelbourneWater #HealthyWaterways #CitizenScience #Macroinvertebrates #Waterbugs

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life. That's why at Melbourne Water, we’re constantly innovating to manage and protect this precious resource for our city. We’re currently trialling smart autonomous drones at Silvan Reservoir to safeguard our world-class drinking water. The AI-equipped drones are monitoring the catchment for risks like unauthorised activity, invasive species, and potential contamination—all while helping to protect native biodiversity, including endangered species like the Growling Grass Frog. Around 65% of our drinking water comes from protected catchments, which are surrounded by natural, uninhabited bushland. Limiting public access protects water quality at its source, meaning our water needs very little treatment before reaching your tap. Learn more about how this trial is helping protect Melbourne’s precious drinking water: https://lnkd.in/gJZCmb9z

An exciting scientific discovery was made when eight-year-old Alice Dutton, a budding citizen scientist from Tecoma, recorded the call of the threatened Growling Grass Frog (Litoria raniformis) during a community event at Spadoni’s Billabong in Yering. According to Melbourne Water’s frog data, the species has not been recorded in this location for 24 years! As an ‘indicator species’, frogs are essential to understanding how healthy our environment is 💧🌳. Alice captured the rare call using the Melbourne Water free Frog Census app on her mum Jess’s phone, and it was later verified by specialist ecologists who listen to and categorise every call submitted via the app. Together with Yarra Ranges Council, Melbourne Water has invested in habitat improvement works to enhance the area’s ecological health and improve local ecosystems. The Growling Frog recording at Spadoni's Billabong reflects its improved ecological health. Since the event, Alice has become an enthusiastic frog tracker. She even gave a presentation to her class, and has started making frog-friendly habitat at home. The Growling Grass From is a large handsome from this is classified as 'vulnerable' in Victoria. It's most commonly heard calling during the warmer months; November, December and January. #MelbourneWater #GrowlingGrassFrog #FrogCensus

Grow, you good thing! 🌱 It’s #AgDayAu, National Agriculture Day, and we're celebrating the essential role of agriculture in our catchments. From paddocks to plates, local farmers play a crucial part in providing fresh, sustainable produce that nourishes us all. That's why, at Melbourne Water, we’re proud to partner with farmers across the Port Phillip and Western Port catchments, supporting sustainable practices that protect our land, water, and biodiversity. From improving soil health to enhancing water quality, our partnerships empower farmers to adopt climate-smart practices that boost productivity and environmental resilience. Together, we're building healthier farms and stronger catchments. Through initiatives like the Ag-Resilience Hub, we’re providing farmers with local knowledge, resources, and guidance to help them tackle industry changes while protecting land, waterways and habitats vital to our ecosystems, whilst providing local food and fibre for our health and wellbeing. #AgDayAU #SustainableAgriculture #NationalAgricultureDay #MelbourneWater

Melbourne Water recently joined Federal Minister for Water and Environment Tanya Plibersek and The City of Port Phillip Council to announce $1.7 million in new funding for a cleaner, healthier Elster Creek through the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program. This partnership will drive significant improvements to Elster Creek’s water quality and stormwater management, creating positive environmental outcomes for Elwood and surrounding areas. With enhanced stormwater harvesting systems, upcoming wetland developments, and native vegetation replanting, this initiative highlights the collaborative efforts between federal, state, and local governments to safeguard our urban waterways. The funding supports our ongoing work on the Elster Creek Litter Action Plan (ESLAP), which aims to prevent pollution and protect the health of Elster Creek and Port Phillip Bay. We’re proud to be part of this project, working together with The City of Port Phillip, and state and federal governments, to protect our Bay environment and our waterways for generations to come. #MelbourneWater #ElsterCreek #CleanWaterways #Elwood #MelbourneWaterways