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2004 Australian drinking water guidelines

The 2004 Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) have been developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in collaboration with the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC).

The ADWG incorporates the "Framework for the Management of Drinking Water Quality" and provides the Australian community and the water supply industry with guidance on what constitutes good quality drinking water.

The ADWG has been subjected to a rolling-revision process that ensures the Guidelines represent the latest scientific evidence in relation to good quality drinking water. From time-to-time, as sections of the Guidelines are reviewed, the site will be updated to provide the latest information.

Download the Guidelines chapter by chapter. The site also offers links to supporting documents, rescinded publications and useful websites.

 

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