Products and standards
Our product and industry standards help make sure our water and sewerage network is safe, reliable and built to last. Here's what you need to know.
Find an approved product
Only approved products and materials can be used for pipelines and other infrastructure works in our service area.
Search the Melbourne Retail Water Agencies (MRWA) website for approved products and materials or email us to discuss alternative products. If you want to add a product to our approved list, please contact the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) for a product appraisal.
Search industry standards
All network assets must comply with industry standards adopted by the MRWA. These standards include Water Services Association of Australia codes, standard drawings, calculation tools and specifications.
Search the MRWA website for industry standards relating to:
- water supply pipelines
- sewerage pipelines
- pressure sewerage networks
- vacuum sewerage networks
- sewage pump standards.
Supplementary standards
We have additional standards, with specific requirements for work done in our service area. These requirements may be different or in addition to other industry standards.
Design dispensations
You need to get a dispensation if you are not following our standards or MRWA standards and specifications. You need to submit a dispensation request for approval before you submit a design verification. To apply for a dispensation complete the design dispensation form.
