Expert Panel on Health report

The Expert Panel on Health's final report, Public Health and Safety in relation to Water Purification for Drinking Water Supplies (716 kb, pdf), is available for public viewing.

The report was commissioned to provide the Government with independent advice on the health and safety issues arising from ACTEW's Water2WATER proposal.

The Expert Panel on Health's final report addresses areas of concern raised by the community throughout the Water2WATER consultation period, as well as the technical aspects of the proposal with respect to health and safety.

The report concludes that a reverse osmosis-based water purification plant is feasible as a method of increasing water supply for Canberra. This of course is subject to stringent environmental issues being addressed, health and safety requirements being met, and the approval of ACT Health as the regulatory body.

For further information, visit the Expert Panel on Health's website.