Australia Explained: is Australian tap water safe to drink?

Access to safe drinking water is essential, and Australia’s often harsh environment means that our drinking water supplies are especially precious. With differences in the availability and quality of drinking water across the country, how do we know if it’s safe to drink? In this episode we get water experts to answer this question and more.

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Key Points

• Water in Australia is treated and monitored to ensure it meets health and safety standards.
• The Australian Drinking Water Guidelines are the national standards which guide our water suppliers.
• In most parts of Australia, tap water is safe to drink, but smaller regional and remote communities face extra challenges.

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