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Does your water come from a well, roof or a stream?

If the water your household drinks, bathes in and uses for food preparation comes from a private water supply, you are responsible for making sure that the water is safe for use.

This means if you have a ground water well, roof rainwater collection tank or get your water from a stream, river, lake or spring, you need to understand how to make sure it is safe.

Drinking unsafe water can cause illness (such as vomiting and diarrhoea). This can potentially be life-threatening for infants, the elderly or people with weak immune systems.