Inverell Shire Water Supplies Pass PFAS Testing

19 December 2024

INVERELL Shire Council has recently completed PFAS sampling and testing of potable water supplies within the Shire.

Test results determined that all samples were either non-detectable or below current and proposed Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Detailed results are listed in the table below.

*Units: microgram per litre (µg/L)

PFAS chemicals – or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are synthetic chemicals found in many everyday products. They have been widely used in many industrial and consumer applications as they are effective at resisting heat, stains, grease and water. The guideline values show the amount of PFAS in drinking water that a person can consume on a daily basis over a lifetime without any appreciable risk to health

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHRMC) has stated that drinking water supplies that comply with the current Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) are safe to drink.

The proposed drinking water guideline values are a draft and will not be considered final until they are published by the NHRMC, which is anticipated for April 2025. The existing PFAS guideline values remain current until the updated values are finalised and published.

Media Enquiries:
Peter Caddey / 02 6728 8288 / peter.caddey@inverell.nsw.gov.au