Established under the Water Act 1989, Western Region Water Corporation (trading as Western Water) is one of Victoria’s thirteen regional urban water corporations.
Western Water provides water, recycled water and sewerage services to almost 58,000 properties over an area of 3,000 square kilometres and a population of 150,000.
Western Water’s service area is one of the fastest growing regions in Victoria. Rapid housing development is contributing to population growth of 3.9% per annum.
Statement of Obligations
Western Water is required under the Water Act 1989 to meet obligations set out in the Statement of Obligations, issued by the Victorian Government. This Statement specifies our functions and powers as a water corporation.
Western Water Statement of Obligations October 2012