Survey on Health Based Targets for Microbial Safety in ADWG
Date: 29-Jun-2017
The
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is responsible for
developing evidence-based health advice for the Australian community, health
professionals and governments. The Water Quality Advisory Committee (WQAC)
provides expert advice to NHMRC on public health issues related to drinking
water quality. The major role of WQAC is the rolling review of the 2011
Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG).
The
WQAC has developed a stakeholder discussion paper on the possible introduction
of health-based targets for microbial safety (HBTs) in the ADWG and NHMRC is
seeking your input on this important aspect of drinking water safety. The aim
of the paper is to outline issues associated with HBTs within an Australian
context and pose questions regarding the possible options and impacts.
This
scoping exercise is in the form of a survey, which will accompany the
stakeholder discussion paper, and will take approximately 15 minutes to
complete. Targeted input is being sought from water utilities, water
associations and directorates, water regulators, health agencies, local
governments, and water research organisations.
It
is anticipated that the survey will take place from July 2014. The survey and
analysis of results will be conducted by an external contractor, ORIMA
Research. By opting to participate in the survey, you are providing your
agreement for NHMRC to forward your contact details to ORIMA Research who will
contact you directly to distribute the stakeholder discussion paper and survey.
To
register your interest in participating in the survey, please email (water@nhmrc.gov.au).
If you
are a Queensland Water Directorate member intending to complete this survey
please advise hgold@qldwater.com.au