The Victorian Recycled Water Availability Map brings together information on recycled water sources. This improves the visibility of where alternative water supplies may be available and how they could be incorporated into future developments and infrastructure projects.
Recycled water supports a range of uses while helping reduce demand on drinking water supplies.
In Victoria, recycled water can currently be used for non-drinking uses, including:
- agriculture (for watering crops and stock drinking water)
- in and around the home for flushing toilets and gardening
- commercial and industrial processes
- irrigation of sporting fields, gardens and parks
- supporting biodiversity and to sustain flows in rivers and wetlands
- water treatment processes.
Different treatment levels are applied depending on how the water will be used, ensuring it meets strict health and environmental requirements. Water corporations across the state are currently considering the possibility of using purified recycled water in future to supplement drinking water supplies as part of their urban water strategies.
While the map provides a valuable starting point, those interested in potentially accessing recycled water are encouraged to work directly with their local water corporation to understand site-specific opportunities, technical requirements and supply arrangements.
Finding opportunities to use recycled water is an important part of building a more resilient and sustainable water system for Victoria. Learn more about our work with recycled water.
Page last updated: 03/09/26