Water sources

Using a diverse range of water sources improves the security of water supply in an uncertain future.

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Victorias dams

Victoria has over 450,000 dams – a number which shows how important dams are to the economy and our way of life.

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The southern tip of Rosslynne Reservoir
Aerial view of the desalination plant

Desalination

A summary on why Victoria built the desalination plant and current water orders.

Infrastructure at Mildura Water Treatment Plant

Diverse water sources

Diverse water sources include recycled water, rainwater, treated stormwater. Ensuring safe, reliable, affordable water supplies in a drying climate.

A rainwater tank in a garden

How to get the most out of your rainwater tank

Learn how to choose, maintain a rainwater tank. Rainwater tanks permits and regulations. Water your garden, flush toilets.

Stormwater on a busy street

Improving stormwater management

We are improving stormwater management for greener environments, healthier waterways and water security.

River gum at Torrumbarry

Understanding groundwater

Discover more about groundwater, why it is important, and how we use groundwater science to improve water management.

Rainwater tank and a shed in a back garden

Using recycled water safely

Recycled water use in Victoria is subject to rigorous oversight and regulation and has been used for a variety of non-potable purposes for several decades.

Water monitoring and reporting

Find up-to-date summaries of Victoria’s water resources on rainfall, storages, irrigation allocations, restrictions and water for the environment.

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A dairy farm, and its surrounding water infrastructure, that is located in Myall, in Northern Victoria.