Category: Victoria

Does Victoria Have A Desalination Plant?

The Victorian Desalination Plant plays a critical role in Melbourne’s water future. It was announced as a project during the Millennium Drought when water storage levels were critically low (16.5% in our largest reservoir), and can now deliver up to 150 billion litres of high-quality drinking water a year. Who owns the desalination plant in […]

Where Does Victoria Bc Dump Sewage?

The Victoria capital Regional District pumps 120 million liters of raw sewage into the Strait of Juan de Fuca everyday. Where does Victoria dump its sewage? Juan de Fuca straitThe waste water that is discharged flows out into Juan de Fuca strait, and this brings in an international stakeholder. The local waters off Victoria connect […]

Is Victoria Water Chlorinated?

Yes, the water in Greater Victoria is treated with chlorine and ammonia, which combine to form chloramine. Is Melbourne tap water chlorinated? Chlorination is the main method of disinfection for Melbourne’s water. However, in some outlying areas of Melbourne other methods of disinfection, namely chloramination and ultra violet radiation are used. Find out more about […]