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The following directory of Australian Government Departments provide quick links to further information on the use of recycled water, as it relates to various sources and end uses. Remember to refer to specific quidelines for your state regarding water quality and management obligations specific to your recycled water plans.

Australia

Australian Government National Water Commission - supply options and recycled water
Environment Heritage Protection Council – Water for access to Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling. EPHC also assist in a number of other projects under the National Water Quality Management System (NWQMS), including the Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme and National Guidelines for Residential Customer Water Accounts.
MINCOS National Water Quality Management Strategy
Department of the Environment, Water Heritage and the Arts - Water in Australia: Water for the Future campaign to raise awareness and encourage residents of the Murray-Darling Basin to have their say on shaping the future of the Basin
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - refer to the site for specific information linking these industries to recycled water use.
Land and Water Australia - use this site to search for publications and research projects relating to recycled water use.
National Program for Sustainable Irrigation a program investing in research and adoption of sustainable irrigation practices.

New South Wales

Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water - Water4Life

Department of Health - Environmental Health - Recycled Water

Victoria

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria - Recycled Water

Department of Health - Water Recycling and Environmental Health

Department of Sustainability and the Environment - water recycling

Office of Water in the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment Living Melbourne Living Water webpage includes information the strategy and how it will deliver multiple benefits, including healthier urban waterways, greener open spaces, reduced urban heat island effect, future water security, and less reliance on rural water.