Water and sewerage

Water quality and supply

Learn more about the quality of your water and how it reaches you.
 

• Water quality - our drinking water is some of the best in the world.
• Water quality test results for Yarra Valley Water
• Water storage levels and reservoirs
• The history of Melbourne's water supply
• The history of Melbourne's sewerage supply

Water hardness levels and your kitchen appliances

Water 'hardness' is often referred to in operating manuals for household appliances such as dishwashers and kettles. This terms refers to the concentration of calcium and magnesium salts in the water, which can attach to surfaces and cause a hard, flaky scale.

Water hardness, or the level of these salts is very low in Melbourne's water (varies from 10mg/L to 70mg/L), so softeners are not required for household appliances.

If you'd like to read in more detail about our water quality click here to access our Water Quality Annual Report 2010/11

• Water roots, not leaves

  Watch these community service announcements and help save your plants this summer

• A thirst for innovation

  We deliver innovative new projects for more sustainable water and sewerage solutions.

• Showerhead exchange

  Free Showerhead worth $30 for our customers plus additional savings

• Your water passes the test

  Yarra Valley Water conducts over 27,000 water quality tests a year.