Water quality

Water Quality

We take water quality seriously

Melbourne’s water is among the best in the world.

South East Water takes it’s responsibility of supplying safe drinking water of the highest quality to the public very seriously.

Common Water Quality Questions

Water Supply Report

Detailed information on Melbourne's water supply system. Information on Melbourne's water storages is updated daily by around 2pm, seven days a week. Visit Melbourne Water for daily updates.

Need more information?

Call our water and sewerage emergency number 132 812.

Documents

Where our water comes from and what makes it so good (1.8 Mb)
Your galvanised wrought iron pipes and water quality (135 Kb)
Caring for your household appliances and aquariums (135 Kb)

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