Review of urban water quality regulation in Australia

The Review of urban water quality regulation in Australia report sets out three reform options to ensure Australia’s water sector maintains its strong record in delivering safe drinking water to our towns and cities. The report finds that Australia’s urban water sector is changing and must continue to do so to meet the supply challenges posed by climate variability and population growth. Water managers are facing a broader range of water quality risks as a result of new scientific and technological developments and the use of more diverse water sources. The report is part of a suite of work undertaken by the National Water Commission to support its keystone project, Urban water in Australia: future directions.