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Paul M Byleveld1, Sandy D Leask2, Leslie A Jarvis2
1Water Unit, Environmental Health Branch, Health Protection NSW, Sydney, Australia, paul.byleveld@doh.health.nsw.gov.au.
Public Health Research & Practice
|October 14, 2016
Summary
New South Wales
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Environmental Science
- Water Management
Background:
- The New South Wales (NSW) Public Health Act 2010 mandates drinking water quality assurance programs.
- These programs must align with the 'Framework for management of drinking water quality' in Australian drinking water guidelines.
- NSW Health supports regional water utilities in implementing these requirements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the implementation and impact of the NSW Public Health Act 2010 on drinking water quality assurance.
- To highlight NSW Health's support for regional water utilities in developing management systems.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Act in promoting risk management for drinking water.
Main Methods:
- The study reviews the implementation of the NSW Public Health Act 2010.
- It documents NSW Health's assistance to regional water utilities.
- It analyzes the impact of the Act on drinking water risk management awareness and processes.
Main Results:
- 74 regional utilities have been assisted by NSW Health in developing and implementing management systems.
- The Public Health Act 2010 has successfully increased awareness of drinking water risk management.
- A systematic process for risk identification and control has been established, benefiting various communities.
Conclusions:
- The NSW Public Health Act 2010 effectively promotes drinking water quality assurance and risk management.
- NSW Health's staged implementation approach and support have been crucial for regional utilities.
- Continued efforts are needed to ensure full implementation by private suppliers and water carters.
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