As part of Council’s ongoing commitment to provide a continuous drinking water supply that meets the current Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG), sample analysis for PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl – substances) was conducted on the Boorowa water supply system in November 2024.
PFAS is a group of chemicals commonly used in a variety of consumer products which include food packaging and industrial processes and can be present in soil and water in the environment.
The results of the testing showed that the levels of PFAS in the Boorowa water supply were well below the current limits set in both the current and proposed new Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG), confirming that the water is safe to drink.
Please find a summary of findings in the below table:
While these results are well below levels of risk, Council will continue to work closely with the regulators to ensure the ongoing quality and safety of the community’s water supply.
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For further information in relation to PFAS please refer to the following:
NSW Government Information and Updates: www.nsw.gov.au/pfas
NSW Health Additional Information: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/Pages/pfas.aspx
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Review of PFAS: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/environmental-health/water/PFAS-review
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