by Justin Chesson | Feb 5, 2020 | News & Information
Management of Aquatic Facilities The Code of Practice for the Design, Construction, Operation, Management and Maintenance of Aquatic Facilities 2020 has been updated following feedback from industry and local government. You are encouraged to review and promote the...
by Justin Chesson | Jan 16, 2020 | News & Information
Please be advised that Serpentine Falls is closed for swimming until further notice. Water sampling detected Naegleria Fowleri, which can cause an infection known as Amoebic meningitis. Amoebic meningitis is rare, but can be a fatal disease. Infection occurs where...
by Justin Chesson | Nov 7, 2019 | News & Information
Holiday makers struck down with vomiting and diarrhoea after visiting Tangalooma off the coast of Brisbane are angry with how the popular island resort handled the drinking water contamination. Health authorities are investigating the source of the drinking water...
by Justin Chesson | Oct 29, 2019 | News & Information
The presence of free chlorine residual within a drinking water reticulation system provides evidence of initial disinfection and protection against microbiological recontamination from backflow, pipeline breaks or other causes. The amount of chlorine required varies,...
by Justin Chesson | Sep 18, 2019 | News & Information
Texas girl battles for life after contracting brain-eating amoeba A young girl is fighting for her life after contracting a brain-eating infection while swimming in a river near her central Texas home. Lily Avant, 10, fell sick on Sunday, September 8, coming down with...
by Justin Chesson | Jul 30, 2019 | News & Information
Drinking water regulations paper released for consultation / comment, with some big changes ahead if it gets passed! https://consultation.health.wa.gov.au/environmental-health-directorate/drinking-water-regulations/ Air handling and water systems regulation review...
