Authoritative water and health references
Our educational content distinguishes Melbourne’s treated mains water from private supplies and avoids blanket product-performance claims. The following sources inform that approach.
- Victorian Department of Health — Drinking water and public health
- Victorian Department of Health — Private drinking water supplies
- Melbourne Water — Water quality
- Melbourne Water — How Melbourne’s water is supplied
- Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
How to use this information
Official public-health and water-provider sources explain the supplied water context. Product-specific performance should be checked against the manufacturer’s documentation, test claims and relevant certification. Information on this site is general and is not health advice.