Public Health Act 1997

The Director or a council may make any one or more of the following orders if satisfied that the quality of water is, or is likely to become, a threat to public health:an order closing the supply of the water; an order restricting or preventing the use of the water; an order restricting or preventing the use of any food products in which the water has been used; an order restricting or preventing the taking, harvesting or public supply of fish or shellfish from the water or which have been in the water; an order requiring the water to be brought to an approved standard; an order requiring the relevant Agency, public authority, regulated entity or person to provide a temporary alternative supply of water.

A person must not fail to comply with an order. Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

The Director, an environmental health officer or a public authority may – give warnings and information to the public about the safe use of the water; and do anything necessary and practicable to render the water safe.