31 July 2025
by Jarrod Cowley-Grimmond, Deputy Director-General from the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers
In this webinar, Jarrod outlined updates to the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) for PFAS substances. New, lower limits now apply to four key PFAS compounds PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, and PFBS—replacing previous combined metrics. Water service providers are expected to assess risks, consider testing, and update their Drinking Water Quality Management Plans accordingly. While testing isn’t mandatory, transparency and proactive risk management are encouraged. The overall PFAS risk in Queensland remains low, particularly for surface and GAB water sources.