Prepare for summer
Bushfire season
A hot and dry summer brings the risk of bushfires, and it pays to be prepared.
Find out what to do before, during, and after a bushfire to protect yourself, your loved ones and the community.
Leaks and bursts
Hot, dry weather can play havoc with our water pipes.
When Melbourne’s clay soil dries out, it can crack and that can cause more pipe bursts and leaks. We work to repair the biggest leaks first, before getting to the smaller leaks.
If you spot a leak or burst, check our faults map to see if it's been reported. If not, you can report a fault online or send a photo using the Snap Send Solve app.
What happens when I report a fault?
Saving water in summer
With lots of people using water and less rain predicted, using water wisely has never been more vital.
Prepare for a water-wise summer with these simple water-saving tips for your house and garden.
Beat the heat
Hot weather can increase your risk of being dehydrated, or getting heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Keep yourself and the environment safe and healthy by hydrating the sustainable way and drinking tap water.
Find out more about 'Choose Tap' and where you can refill your water bottle on the go.