Central Tablelands Water reassures residents drinking water is safe

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Oct 16 2025 Updated 21 hours ago

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Central Tablelands Water has published, through social media, assurance water from Lake Rowlands has been tested for PFAS levels. PHOTO: CTW

Central Tablelands Water (CTW) has moved to reassure residents its drinking water supply is safe following reports of PFAS – or “forever chemicals” – being detected in the Belubula River.

CTW said in a statement, published to its facebook page on Friday 3 October, that its drinking water has been tested for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consultation with NSW Health, and that...

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