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Drinking water

The Safe Drinking Water Act 2003 came into effect on 1 July 2004, and is the first Act in Victoria to deal specifically with the regulation of drinking water supplies. Prior to this, the quality of drinking water was regulated through the Health Act 1958, the Health (Quality of Drinking Water) Regulations 2002, the Food Act 1984, and contractual and licence deeds between water businesses and the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE).

The Drinking Water Regulatory Section, which has responsibility for the implementation and oversight of the Safe Drinking Water Act, is part of the Department of Health Victoria. The Drinking Water Regulatory Section will work with the Victorian water industry, other units within the Department of Health, key stakeholders and other government departments to deliver the regulatory objectives of the Act. More information about the unit can be found on the Department of Health website.

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The current overarching policy for water management in Victoria is the Government White Paper "Securing our Water Future Together".

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