As part of a NSW Government bore water screening program free sampling of privately owned bores within the Warialda community will be available on an opt-in basis on Tuesday 8 April to Thursday 10 April 2025.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is supporting Council to try and locate the source of PFAS in the Warialda water supply. Residents of Warialda are being offered free bore sampling on their property. Participants will receive the results for their bore and the information may help identify the source of the PFAS in the water supply.
Anyone in Warialda, with either a registered or un-registered bore, who wants to participate in the sampling program is encouraged to sign up by clicking the below link:
If you have a bore on your property and would like your bore water sampled, please complete the registration form before 5pm, Sunday 6 April 2025.
FAQs
What will participation involve?
We offer free testing on a voluntary opt-in basis to owners and occupiers of land with private bores in Warialda to determine the presence of any PFAS. We will take a sample of your groundwater from the bore for testing.
If you participate in the groundwater sampling program, the owner and occupier of the property sampled, will be provided with the results for the property within approximately 4 weeks. We will also help you understand the results.
Do I need to be home for the sampling?
Yes, that is why we ask you to pre-register.
What results will I get?
If you participate in the groundwater sampling program, the owner and occupier of the property sampled, will be provided with the results for the property within approximately 4 weeks. NSW Environment Protection Authority will also help you to understand the results.
Can I drink my bore water?
NSW Health advises that water used for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene should be tested and treated, including disinfection, to ensure it is safe. Guidance is available from NSW Health on the safe use of surface water and groundwater.
I have a bore that is not registered. Can I still request that be tested?
Anyone in Warialda, with either a registered or un-registered bore, who wants to participate in the sampling program is encouraged to register for the bore water screening program.