Melbourne Water News

Melbourne Water, a statutory authority owned by the Victorian Government, manages and protects Melbourne's major water resources. The organization supplies around 1,250 million liters of drinking water daily to over 5 million residents, treats sewage to recover valued resources, manages flood prevention, and maintains 25,000 km of rivers and creeks. Melbourne Water collaborates with local water companies and councils to ensure sustainable water management and environmental conservation, enhancing the liveability of the region.

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18 NOV '24

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Drones trialled to protect Melbourne’s world class drinking water

In a cutting-edge initiative, Melbourne Water is trialling autonomous drones to monitor and safeguard the city’s world-class drinking water.

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05 JUN '24

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Renewable energy powering Melbourne Water’s path to net zero

Melbourne Water is on track to halve its emissions by 2025 and reduce them to net zero by 2030.

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19 APR '24

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Melbourne Water opens new hydroelectricity plant at St Albans Reservoir

A new 400kW hydroelectricity plant is powering Melbourne Water's operations at St Albans Reservoir, ultimately helping to provide clean, low-cost energy and reduce cost of living pressures for Victorians.

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01 MAR '24

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Melbourne Water injects millions into Western Treatment Plant upgrade

Melbourne Water is investing in modernizing the Western Treatment Plant to reduce greenhouse emissions and meet the city's growing sewerage needs, a crucial infrastructure upgrade.

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