Testing of domestic rainwater tanks
You do not need to do regular chemical or microbiological testing of domestic rainwater tanks.
To help you understand the types of testing that can be done and to decide if this is necessary for your rainwater tank view the
domestic rainwater quality testing fact sheet on the Department of Health website.
Testing of commercial or community rainwater tanks
Regular chemical and microbiological testing should be carried out on commercial and community rainwater tanks.
Rainwater used as water supplies for commercial or community-based purposes, requires routine testing to make sure the water is suitable for drinking.
To understand the types of testing required and who to contact view the
commercial/community-based rainwater quality testing fact sheet on the Department of Health website.
Rainwater quality and bushfires
Information on
rainwater quality and bushfires is provided on the Department of Health website.
Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
The latest information on
Australian Drinking Water Guidelines is provided on the National Health and Medical Research Council website.