Securing our water together
Frequently asked questions
Purified recycled water FAQs
- Why is purified recycled water being introduced for use as drinking water in South-East Queensland?
- What is purified recycled water (PRW)?
- What is involved in the 7-barrier system?
- How do you ensure it is safe?
- Can I get AIDS from drinking the purified recycled water that will be added to the water supply?
- Can I get Mad Cow Disease from drinking the purified recycled water that will be added to the water supply?
- What about other infectious agents such as viruses?
- How are chemotherapy drugs removed from the water?
- Are hormones and endocrine-disrupting compounds present in the purified recycled water?
- What other countries are using purified recycled water?
- What are the benefits of using purified recycled water (PRW)?
- How much additional water will purified recycled water create?
- What percentage of our water supply will be purified recycled water?
- Will the purified recycled water taste or smell different from the reticulated water that I currently use?