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Key messages
- Some businesses and community groups rely on private water supplies for food preparation and drinking water.
- Private water supplies may be contaminated with microorganisms or chemicals.
- Business must ensure that the water they use is safe.
- Water must treated correctly so that it is safe to use.
All businesses and community groups that rely on a private water supply for drinking (potable) water must take all reasonable precautions to ensure that the water is safe for human consumption.
Private water supplies can contain a wide range of disease-causing microorganisms and harmful chemicals if the water is not treated correctly. Private water supplies include water pumped from rivers, creeks, bores, dams and rainwater tanks.
Water carting businesses should refer to the Guide for water carting businesses.
The documents below provide the information food businesses need to ensure that their water supply is safe.
Guidelines for private drinking water supplies at commercial and community facilities
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Making sure your private water supply is safe - surface water
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