Is Melbourne Tap Water Safe To Drink?
Yes! The tap water is safe to drink.
Yes, tap water in Melbourne is safe to drink, meeting Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (2011).
Melbourne Water treats and monitors tap water to ensure it's free from harmful contaminants and bacteria.
Regular testing confirms Melbourne's tap water is of high quality, suitable for drinking, cooking, and personal use.
Australia is ranked as number 23 globally with a score of 90.9% in the water quality EPI research conducted by Yale University.
Source of Water in Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne's tap water comes from a combination of sources: rivers, reservoirs, and catchments in the surrounding mountains and forests.
The main sources are the Yarra, Silent Creek, and Tarago rivers, as well as the Thomson, Upper Yarra, and Maroondah reservoirs.
Additional sources include the Bacchus Marsh, Greendale, and Warrandyte reservoirs, and several smaller creeks and streams.
Melbourne Drinking Fountains
Yes, many public drinking fountains in Melbourne are safe to drink from, regularly maintained and monitored.
These fountains are connected to the city's tap water supply, which meets Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
Refill your water bottle at a public fountain to stay hydrated and reduce single-use plastic waste.
Drinking Water Map
Here is a map showing all the locations of drinking water spots in Melbourne. You can click on each water drop to open the spot directly in Google Maps for directions.