Drinking Water

Maintaining safe drinking water requires specialised sampling, NATA-accredited testing, and continuous monitoring to detect contaminants and maintain compliance with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG). Waterborne hazards such as Legionella and heavy metals pose health risks, especially in aged care, healthcare, and public facilities, necessitating routine testing and proactive risk management​.

Aquascience can help design customised drinking water sampling and analysis programs to suit specific regulatory and operational requirements. With expertise in legislative, environmental, and consumer pressures on water utilities and drinking water providers, Aquascience delivers tailored solutions to maintain compliance and safety.

Drinking water can be compromised by microbial, chemical, and physical hazards, requiring routine monitoring, and testing for safety and compliance. E. coli indicates faecal contamination and biofilm growth, while Legionella, thriving in warm water systems, poses a severe risk in healthcare and aged care facilities, potentially causing Legionnaires’ disease.

Chemical contaminants often stem from plumbing corrosion. Heavy metals such as lead, copper, iron, arsenic, cadmium, nickel, and chromium can leach from pipes, leading to neurological, cardiovascular, and kidney issues. PFAS, persistent pollutants, accumulate in the body, affecting hormonal balance and immune function.

Physical and corrosion indicators highlight potential contamination. Turbidity and cloudiness hinder disinfection, while pH imbalances and corrosive water accelerate pipe deterioration and heavy metal leaching. Metallic taste or unusual Odour signals chemical or microbial contamination, necessitating immediate action. Regular testing and monitoring ensure drinking water remains safe, clean, and compliant with health & aesthetic standards.