[1] It is the seventh successive agency to deal with the services in Perth, Western Australia.

With offices in Perth, Bunbury, Albany, Karratha, Geraldton, Northam and Kalgoorlie, Water Corporation's services, projects and activities span 2.6 million square kilometres (1.0 million square miles).

Most of Water Corporation's surplus is returned to the Government as a dividend to contribute to the development of the state, with the remainder invested in capital works.

[2] Water Corporation manages main drainage systems in Perth and some regional areas to prevent flooding and optimise land usage while minimising impacts on property and protecting the natural environment.

[7] In October 2009, 15 years ago, Water Corporation released a 50-year plan that provides a portfolio of options to manage demand and supply balance by 2060.