WQIS 38 - Contamination in drinking water sources

Guidance
The greatest risks to consumers of drinking water are pathogenic microorganisms. Protection of water sources and treatment are of paramount importance and must never be compromised.
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This information sheet discusses some of the common sources of contamination that may occur in Western Australia’s drinking water sources. This includes public drinking water source areas which are constituted under legislation, and non-constituted sources such as small communities, mine sites and caravan parks.

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