Comply with state drinking water quality + safety regimes
Water utilities + private suppliers must meet state-specific drinking water quality standards.
Who must comply
Water utilities + private water suppliers.
What triggers it
Supplying drinking water.
When due
Continuous; periodic reporting + incident notification.
Evidence required
Risk management plan; water sampling records; incident notification.
Max penalty
State-specific fines + supply orders
Summary
Each state has its own drinking water regulator + quality regime (NSW Health, Department of Health Vic, Queensland Department of Health, etc.) implementing the ADWG. Notifiable incidents + risk-management plans required.
Topics
Related obligations
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with state drinking water quality + safety regimes?
- Water utilities + private water suppliers.
- What triggers state drinking water quality + safety regimes?
- Supplying drinking water.
- When is state drinking water quality + safety regimes due?
- Continuous; periodic reporting + incident notification.
- What is the maximum penalty for state drinking water quality + safety regimes?
- State-specific fines + supply orders
- What evidence is required for state drinking water quality + safety regimes?
- Risk management plan; water sampling records; incident notification.
Source: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/water-quality. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.