Melbourne Water

🌍💧 Unlocking a new world of learning this World Water Day! 💡✨ Melbourne Water does more than supply clean drinking water – we also play an important role in water literacy and education, inspiring the next generation to understand and protect our most precious resource: water. This year, we’re making water education engaging and fun with two exciting new tools: 📚 Teacher Toolbox – A collection of expert-reviewed, curriculum-aligned resources, including lesson plans, worksheets, and videos to bring water education to life in the classroom. 🌊 World of Water Interactive Map – A fun, gamified 3D learning experience where students explore how water moves through our city and discover their role in protecting it for the future. Together, these tools are inspiring water literacy for tomorrow’s generation 🌏💙 Find out more: Teacher Toolbox 👉 https://bit.ly/4iMpWLv and World of Water Interactive Map 👉 https://bit.ly/4inn1ZM #MelbourneWater #WorldWaterDay #WaterEducation #MakeEveryDropCount

Water security is essential to support a growing Melbourne. Every day, we collect, store, treat, and supply water to keep our city running. But warmer temperatures and growing demand are putting increased pressure on Melbourne’s water storages. By 2030, nearly 6 million Melburnians will need water every day. As our city grows we’re continuing to focus on: ➡️ Planning ahead to ensure access to safe, reliable drinking water ➡️ Alternative water sources to reduce our reliance on rainfall ➡️ Partnering with government, Traditional Owners, and the water industry to secure supply for generations to come. Our Price Submission 2026 will outline proposed investments to keep our water services resilient. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBVCxM2v #MelbourneWater #PriceSubmission2026

Meet Michael Napoleone, a third-generation farmer in the Yarra Valley. Water is essential to growing top-quality produce - chances are, you’ve enjoyed one of their apples! While the Yarra Valley is known for its cool climate, it also experiences dry spells. The Yarra River runs through one Michael's properties at Rich Red Fruits, providing an important water source for their crops. But water from our waterways isn’t freely available to take at any time. As the licensing authority for the Yarra Valley, Melbourne Water ensures fair and sustainable access to water. Farmers and growers need a licence to take water, with regulations on when and how much can be used - helping to balance the needs of businesses, communities, and the environment. 💧🌾🔄 Watch the video to hear Michael’s story and learn how his family works with Melbourne Water as a licence holder. #MelbourneWater #WaterManagement #YarraValley #SustainableFarming

Building Water Security: The Role of Recycled Water in Melbourne In Melbourne, not all water needs to be drinkable. By using high-quality recycled water for non-drinking purposes, we’re protecting our precious drinking water reserves and securing water supplies for the future. A great example of this in action is Carl from Botanix Plant Supply. His plant nursery uses recycled water sourced from Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant and South East Water. This sustainable water source allows him to ensure his business can grow (literally) while reducing the strain on Melbourne’s drinking water supplies. At Melbourne Water, we treat and reuse millions of litres of water each year. This recycled water is used for: 💧 Irrigating crops and green spaces 💧 Industrial processes 💧 Supporting biodiversity in our waterways By integrating recycled water into our water management strategy, we’re ensuring a resilient, sustainable water future for our city. #MelbourneWater #RecycledWater #WaterSecurity

Applications are now open for the 2025 Victorian Landcare Grants, supporting Landcare and environmental volunteer groups to deliver on-ground environmental projects and community engagement activities. Through these grants, groups can apply for: 🌱 $20k grants for projects that help protect and restore the natural environment 🌱 $500 grants to help with group running costs Melbourne Water is committed to enhancing biodiversity, improving landscapes, and supporting thriving communities in the Port Phillip and Westernport catchments. As a Catchment Management Authority, we know these grants play a vital role in achieving lasting environmental outcomes, creating wildlife corridors, and addressing weed eradication at a landscape scale. 📅 Applications close: 5PM, Wednesday 16 April 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gu5Rx7cx #VictorianLandcareGrants #Landcare #CommunityGrants #Biodiversity #Volunteer #MelbourneWater #LandcareVictoria Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Melbourne Water joined Greater Western Water, South East Water and Yarra Valley Water, to celebrate with a panel discussion featuring leaders from across the sector. We were proud to hear from our own Kinjia Munkara-Murray, Traditional Owner Partnerships Officer, alongside a diverse group of experts who shared their insights on gender equality, leadership, and the future of women in water. At Melbourne Water, our commitment to gender equity extends beyond this event. Through our Gender Equality Action Plan (2022-2025), we’re driving real change to help meet future challenges and deliver innovative solutions for our community. Of the 118 strategies and measures identified in our action plan: ✔️ 16% of planned actions have completed  ✔️ 43% of actions ongoing ✔️ 100% of Gender Impact Assessments conducted during this period applied an intersectional lens From increasing female representation in operational roles to embedding inclusive leadership across our organisation, Melbourne Water is committed to continuously and actively advancing Gender Equality. By working together, we can #MarchForward towards a more inclusive future. #IWD2025 #GenderEquality #DiversityAndInclusion #MelbourneWater

A growing Melbourne needs a secure water future. With more people wanting to call Melbourne home, we’re making sure there’s enough water for everyone today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Our Price Submission 2026 will detail how we’ll continue to deliver resilient services for our growing city and expanding urban footprint. We’re investing in our systems to meet community needs and ensure we have: ✅ Safe, reliable water every time we turn on the tap ✅ Effective wastewater treatment to keep our homes, rivers, and bays healthy ✅ Stormwater management and flood resilience that supports new homes, roads, and hard surfaces ✅ Accessible waterways for everyone to enjoy Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBVCxM2v #MelbourneWater #PriceSubmission2026

We're rethinking water management in the Werribee Catchment 💧 As one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regions, the Werribee River catchment is expected to welcome an additional 1 million people over the next 30 years. This growth brings challenges in managing recycled water, stormwater, and adapting to a drying climate while ensuring a sustainable future for local food production. In partnership with Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Southern Rural Water, Greater Western Water and Traditional Owners, we are rethinking how water is used in the catchment to deliver reliable, fit-for-purpose recycled water for irrigation to ease pressure on the Werribee River. We are also looking at how we can re-distribute recovered water for Traditional Owners, the environment, and urban needs. We’re proud to collaborate on securing water for communities, the environment, and future generations. Stay tuned! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gJwBFd3k #MelbourneWater #WaterManagement #WerribeeCatchment

Put your hands together and congratulate Melbourne Water's latest cohort of graduates, who have recently completed their Certificate III in Rural Operations, Civil Construction and Water Industry Operations! Our trainees, apprentices and vocational education and training (VET) students have gained invaluable hands-on experience working alongside Melbourne Water's Natural Resource Management field delivery crews, Civil Construction Maintenance crews and Water Supply and Sewerage Transfer teams. Thanks to the collaborative efforts, support and theoretical training provided by Arbortrim Australia Pty Ltd, Water Training Australia and NextGen Jobs. This qualification will enable our graduates to excel in various roles within the water industry, land management and Melbourne Water career pathways. Images by David Hannah Photography #MelbourneWater #WaterIndustry #CareersInWater #WorkforceDevelopment #VET #Apprenticeship #NaturalResourceManagement #CivilConstruction #WaterSupply #SewerageTransfer

Heatwave Pressure: How we kept Melbourne’s water flowing 🌡️💦 On February 3, when temperatures hit 38°C, we delivered a record-breaking 2017ML of water to Greater Melbourne, Geelong, and Westernport - that’s 807 Olympic swimming pools worth! 🏊♀️💦 This was the first time in 20 years we’ve exceeded 2,000ML in a day. Huge thanks to our Water Supply Operations teams and supporting staff for keeping high-quality drinking water flowing to millions of Melburnians, even in extreme conditions. While we work hard to keep up with demand, we all have a role to play in making every drop count. During heatwaves, simple steps can make a big difference: 🚿 Take shorter showers 🌱 Water your garden early in the morning 💧 Don’t leave taps running #MelbourneWater #MakeEveryDropCount