Melbourne Water

Videos

Melbourne Water’s videos feature our experts answering your frequently asked questions across a broad range of topics.

Where does our water come from? [01:10]

John tells us about Melbourne’s catchment areas, reservoirs and water supply network.

Other formats:

• Water Storages FAQ – Where does our water come from (WMV, 21.7mb in new window)

What's the difference between a catchment and a reservoir? [00:38]

John explains the difference between a reservoir with a catchment and an off-stream reservoir.

Other formats:

• Water Storages FAQ – What's the difference between a catchment and a reservoir (WMV, 11.3mb in new window)

What is a 'catchment'? [00:19]

John tells us what catchments do.

Other formats:

• Water Storages FAQ – What is a 'catchment' (WMV, 5.4mb in new window)

What's the typical year in the life of our dams? [00:38]

John describes the annual cycle that our dams typically go through.

Other formats:

• Water Storages FAQ – What's the typical year in the life of our dams (WMV, 11.4mb in new window)

Why is O'Shannassy Reservoir often full? [00:19]

John explains why O’Shannassy Reservoir is often at 100% and what happens to the water that overflows.

Other formats:

• Water Storages FAQ – Why is O'Shannassy Reservoir often full (WMV, 5.2mb in new window)

Our video series

• Thomson Dam historical videos
• Yarra River health
• Water storages frequently asked questions

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