This week's roundup covers a regulatory direction to chlorinate a small New Zealand supply, a short boil water alert at Fairbairn Dam in central Queensland, WHO's latest global cholera figures, and lead action level exceedances in Alaska linked to a change in source water. Australia & New Zealand Guideline & regulatory updates Taumata Arowai directs Ōpaki supply to chlorinate after repeated E. coli detections Following the Boil Water Notice covered in last week's roundup, on

“We rely on the multi-barrier approach” used to be a sufficient explanation in many discussions around drinking water safety. Under ADWG Chapter 5, it’s now the start of the conversation, not the end.

National Water Reform 2026 Inquiry Timeline The Productivity Commission has been tasked with its fourth national water reform inquiry, with a final report due to the Treasurer by 4 September 2026. The inquiry will assess the National Water initiative (NWI) progress and inform a refresh of national water pricing and economic regulation guidance. On 27 March 2026, the Albanese Government announced that the Productivity Commission (PC) would lead a new national water inquiry foc

Relative PFAS concentrations across consumer and industrial product categories compared to biosolids and the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Source: Water Services Association of Australia, PFAS and the Water Sector fact sheet (2025) In the span of five months around mid-2025, every major layer of Australia’s PFAS regulatory framework moved—the compliance burden for utilities now more than ever is system mapping rather than addressing any one layer in isolation. Conside

As Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches, we want to inform our clients that our Brisbane-based team may experience connectivity disruptions over the coming week. While we will do our best to remain available, there may be periods where phone and internet access are limited. If you have difficulty reaching any of our team members, please contact Tracy Hay at tracy.hay@viridis.net.au or (07) 3130 6482, and she will assist you. Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate y

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