Is purified recycled water safe to drink?

Yes, purified recycled water is safe to drink. Like the rest of our water supply system, any new purified recycled water scheme would be subject to strict treatment, monitoring and regulation. 

Water is treated through several stages. Each stage uses a specific technology or control point which play a specific role to manage any impurities in the water. This is referred to as a multi-barrier approach. 

Any potential scheme would be developed in close consultation with health authorities and experts and meet the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling as well as the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.