Safe drinking water is of primary importance to the community of this State, as it is fundamental both to public health and the continued growth of the Western Australian economy.
Water is essential to sustain life. In Western Australia it is easy for us to take the quality of our drinking water for granted. When we turn on the tap, we expect safe, pleasant tasting water to flow out. Our health depends on having an adequate supply of safe water for drinking, cooking, laundry, bathing, even brushing our teeth – every day.
The link between our drinking water supply and disease has been recognised for thousands of years. If our drinking water becomes contaminated with microorganisms or chemicals, illness can and will occur.
The Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) is the standard for drinking water in Australia and sets the benchmark for drinking water provision in WA. For further information on the ADWG, (Click here).
For further information on Drinking Water Quality Management and Issues, click on the relevant links below:
Most West Australians have access to reticulated drinking water scheme supplies. However, in areas where a reticulated drinking water scheme supply is not available, water is obtained from alternative sources. Information on safe drinking water quality management from different alternative water sources is available from links below:
For more information on the monitoring and regulation of drinking water visit our Drinking Water in WA webpage.
Information is also available specifically for drinking water service providers and regulators on the following webpages:
For latest information from the Water Unit and current alerts refer to our WAQWA webpage.
