The Latest Breaking News from Sydney Water

WaterNSW says closure a ‘precautionary measure’ and water supplied from filtration plant to local communities is safe and meets guidelines

The Australian parliament will conduct a national inquiry into the dangers of “forever chemicals”.

Synthetic chemicals linked to cancer and other worrying health impacts could soon be better understood as parliament launches an inquiry into PFAS substances.

Likely, cancer-causing chemicals have been detected in Sydney drinking water catchments.

Fatbergs are on the rise, prompting a campaign to remind people not to flush items down the toilet that could cause blockages in Sydney's sewer system.

Australian limits on acceptable levels of these toxic chemicals in drinking water ‘orders of magnitude’ higher than in US

Harbourside councils want to install more shark nets across city but say pollution remains a problem and requires state government funding

Falling dam levels and spiking water consumption lead authorities to urge residents to watch their usage

Water restrictions could return in Sydney if the predicted dry and hot summer eventuates, with residents urged to look for ways to reduce their use.

Sydney Water produces about 180,000 tonnes of biosolids per year.

Most Australian food waste ends up in landfill. Rotting in the absence of oxygen produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. While some facilities capture this “landfill gas” to produce energy, or burn it off to release carbon dioxide instead, it’s a major contributor to climate change. Valuable resources such as…