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, which provides a further time and environmental buffer. All water extracted from the dam is then treated at a drinking water treatment plant before distribution to consumers.

The Queensland Government announced in January 2007 that purified recycled water will be added to South-East Queensland’s drinking supplies as part of a broader water security and supply plan. Purified recycled water is expected to be available by December 2008 from the Western Corridor Recycled Water Project.

The Queensland Water Commission is leading the water management strategy and as part of its role it will provide information to the community on purified recycled water.

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