Call for improved regulation of urban water quality
May 26, 2011
The National Water Commission has released a new report setting 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 Review of urban water quality regulation in Australia report found that recent advances in science and technology together with today's more diversified water sources are presenting new challenges to water quality regulation and management. The report outlines options for improving regulation, focusing on institutional and regulatory settings. It recommends that policy-makers should focus on achieving greater consistency and more efficient management in regulating urban water quality and that more collaboration is needed to take into account the broader spectrum of water quality, water quantity, energy and land-use planning interests. Information regarding the report and supporting research is found here. To view the report, click here.