Who Does What
Melbourne Water has primary responsibility for the health of the Yarra River. Other agencies play significant roles in managing Yarra water quality.
| Organisation | Role and key responsibilities | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Human Services | Provides information and advice on human health and recreation | Web: www.dhs.vic.gov.au Phone: 1300 55 44 79 |
| Department of Primary Industries | Provides information and advice on improving agricultural practices to minimise impacts on river health and water quality | Web: www.dpi.vic.gov.au Phone: 136 186 |
| Department of Sustainability and Environment | Develops and implements overarching policy framework for water resources in the State including statewide policy, strategic directions and investment in river health | Web: www.dse.vic.gov.au Phone: 136 186 |
| EPA Victoria | Regulator. Sets water quality objectives, and manages discharges and enforcement | Web: www.epa.vic.gov.au Phone: 9695 2722 |
| Local councils | Manage local drainage networks, infrastructure, stormwater, community education | Web: www.mav.asn.au (Municipal Association of Victoria) Phone: 9667 5555 |
| Melbourne Water | Caretaker of river health. Manages rivers and creeks, regional drainage network drainage schemes and floodplains monitoring programs, community education and support programs | Web: melbournewater.com.au Phone: 131 722 |
| Parks Victoria | Parks manager in charge of recreation, leisure, tourism and water transport for the Yarra, and litter in Lower Yarra | Web: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Phone: 13 19 63 |
| Port of Melbourne Corporation | State-owned enterprise that manages land and water in lower reaches of Yarra around port | Web: www.portofmelbourne.com Phone: 9728 7555 |
| Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority | Co-ordinates natural resources and catchment management | Web: www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au Phone: 9785 0183 |
| Yarra Valley Water | Manages reticulated sewerage infrastructure and manages small sewage treatment plants in the Yarra catchment | Web: www.yvw.com.au Phone: 131 721 |
To report a pollution incident: EPA Victoria (9695 2777)
To find out about human health and recreation risks: Department of Human Services (1300 55 44 79)
To report illegal connections: local council