Purified recycled water is a permanent part of a long term plan to cope with climate change and population growth by reducing our reliance on rainfall. It will be introduced into South East Queensland's drinking water supply as a part of an emergency drought response. Purified recycled water will be introduced into Wivenhoe when SEQ's combined dam levels reach the 40% trigger level.

Purified recycled water is wastewater that has been treated to a very high standard through a 7-barrier process. This drinking-quality water is then blended into another water supply source such as a dam. All water extracted from the dam is then treated at a drinking water treatment plant before distribution to consumers.

The Queensland Water Commission has established an independent scientific expert advisory panel to provide advice on technical issues associated with purified recycled water.

Read more:

• SEQ needs purified recycled water
• Purified recycled water is safe
• The 7-barrier process
• Purified recycled water used aroung the world for decades
• Water professionals support purified recycled water