Review of WaterNSW Memorandum of Understanding with NSW Health

WaterNSW and NSW Health are seeking feedback on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Under the Water NSW Act 2014, WaterNSW is required to have a MoU with NSW Health.

The role of WaterNSW in the drinking water supply chain, in most cases, is to capture water, manage the dams and weirs that store the water, and make raw (untreated) water available to utilities for treatment and distribution. WaterNSW also provides treated drinking water from the Fish River system and at some dam sites.

The MoU provides a basis for an ongoing cooperative relationship between WaterNSW and NSW Health to assist in meeting their joint responsibilities to protect water quality and public health through the effective operation, management and monitoring of water supply catchments, storages and related infrastructure.

Tell us what you think

Comment and make a submission on the proposed MoU.

Have your say

In accordance with the Water NSW Act 2014, the proposed MoU is open for feedback until 11:59PM, Wednesday 9 December 2026.