Water quality

The following information will assist local government Environmental Health Practitioners in various water and wastewater related matters.

Industry, trade and businesses should refer to the water for industry information.  

The Department of Health is consulting on a draft code of practice for on-site wastewater disposal. The aim is to adopt the code of practice within future wastewater regulations to be created under the Public Health Act 2016. You are invited to provide feedback. Review the consultation page (external site) for more details. Submissions close 4.00 pm 28 September 2023.

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