Who we are
Melbourne Water manages and protects our city’s major water resources, working on behalf of the community.
We help make Melbourne a fantastic place to live. On any given day we:
- manage water supply catchments, supplying affordable and high-quality water
- treat and supply drinking and recycled water
- remove and treat most of Melbourne’s sewage, ensuring that sewerage is reliable
- manage waterways and major drainage systems in the Port Phillip and Westernport region
- provide integrated drainage and flood management services
- help to create outstanding natural community spaces.
Our vision
We are committed to enhancing life and liveability for the greater Melbourne region. Our strategic direction outlines this vision in three areas:
- Healthy people – strengthening the wellbeing of the community.
- Healthy places – co-creating the world’s most desirable places to live.
- Healthy environment – enhancing the natural environment.
Read about how Melbourne Water is delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals here.
