Water fluoridation
Fluoride promotes healthy teeth and mouths for everybody.
Drinking water in Victoria
The department safeguards drinking water supplies.
Private drinking water
Alternative sources of drinking water can be used when mains water is unavailable.
Alternative water supplies
Includes rainwater, stormwater, greywater, industrial water and recycled sewage.
Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria)
Cyanobacteriacan be found in almost all of Australia's aquatic systems, including rivers, lakes and estuaries.
Aquatic facilities in Victoria
Pool operators, local government and the community need to follow simple guidelines for health and safety in pools and other aquatic facilities.
Recreational water
Microbial contamination can result in disease outbreaks and illness.
Legionella risk management
Find out about cooling tower system registration, regulation, audits, and water system safety—information for system operators, property managers, engineers, hospital and aged care facility engineers and car wash operators.
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