Irrigation services
Our services for rural irrigation customers – including domestic and stock; information on ordering water and managing your water allocation and entitlements.
How can we help you today?
Licencing
You need a licence to use your rural water, even if you already have a water entitlement or allocation. We manage water licences for the Victorian Government.
Salinity zone mapping
Specific areas in our region are located in a salinity impact zone and are subject to salinity impact charges.
Water use compliance and enforcement
Rules, rights and obligations for rural water users in Victoria, and fines for not following these rules.
Water quality and treatment
We carefully monitor water quality to make sure it’s safe to drink and use for domestic and stock, irrigation and recreation purposes.
Latest news
UPDATE 3/11/2026 – Boil water advice rescinded for Red Cliffs Urban water customers
Urban water customers in Red Cliffs please note that the Boil Water Advice is now rescinded.
Caretaker period to commence
As the 2026 Victorian State Election approaches, we would like to make our customers and community aware of the caretaker period.
Irrigators have their say on future Rural Water Services
In September 2026, more than 50 rural irrigators and stock and domestic customers joined LMW at four BBQ and discussion events across Red Cliffs, Mildura, Merbein and Millewa.