PHOTO: DPIE worked with Walgett Shire Council at the local water treatment plant to complete the changeover. SOURCE: DPIE Water
After some weeks of going between different water sources – and confusion within Walgett over where its water was coming from Walgett Shire Council has confirmed that the township is now only using “improved” river water after a long and complex process.
On May 3, the Office of the Minister for Water, along with Walgett Shire Council, announced they would switch the town’s water source from bore water to river water following a UNSW and Dharriwaa Elders Group report which showed high sodium levels coming from the town’s water supply.
Minister Jackson said this would be a “short-term” solution to the town’s water supply issues until the state government decides what further action it should take…