Melbourne Water Information

At Melbourne Water, our commitment to planning and innovating for Melbourne's future has been unwavering for over 130 years. Owned by the Victorian Government, we manage and protect the city’s water supply ensuring reliable, high-quality drinking water is available now and into the future. Melbourne Water touches all parts of the water cycle that are essential to our way of life: from providing clean drinking water, treating sewage, planning to manage flooding, and keeping Melbourne's rivers, creeks, and catchments healthy. Our mission is not just about delivering essential services today but also about securing a sustainable and healthy community for future generations. To further reinforce this commitment, we've embraced a set of core principles that drive everything we do: • We set clear expectations, prioritizing our efforts and taking calculated risks to ensure our resources are dedicated to what truly matters. • We foster curiosity over comfort, engage in tough conversations, and celebrate diverse perspectives, fuelling performance and encouraging learning. • We deeply care about Melbourne, our customers, and each other. We take personal responsibility for our performance and the future of our business, owning our actions and decisions and always following through on our commitments. This is the decade that matters, where the actions we take today will define our future. That's why, at Melbourne Water, we are taking proactive steps to manage and safeguard the resources that are essential to our way of life. Join us on this journey as we continue to innovate, evolve and ensure Melbourne thrives for generations to come.