Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

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As part of our ongoing commitment to our community, we continue to participate in NSW Health’s independent testing for PFAS which has again confirmed that our tap water remains safe to drink and is well below current limits for PFAS as set by the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG).

Key report findings were:

Water Supply System	PFOS (µg/L)	PFHxS (µg/L)	PFOA (µg/L)	PFBS (µg/L)
Port Macquarie - Camden Haven	<0.001	<0.001	<0.001	<0.001
Wauchope	<0.001	<0.001	<0.001	<0.001
Telegraph Point	<0.001	<0.001	<0.001	<0.001
Long Flat	<0.001	<0.001	<0.001	<0.001
Comboyne	<0.001	<0.001	<0.001	<0.001
Current ADWG limits: PFOS = 0.008 µg/L, PFHxS = 0.030 µg/L, PFOA = 0.200 µg/L, PFBS = 1.000 µg/L
Notes: 0.001 µg/L (micrograms per litre) is the limit of detection for PFOS, PFHxS, PFOA and PFBS 0.001µg/L (micrograms per litre) = 1.0 ng/L (nanograms per litre) Samples taken 27th January 2026, testing undertaken 4th and 5th February 2026.

View the full reports for:

2025 Port Macquarie - Camden Haven supply report(PDF, 460KB)

2025 Wauchope supply report(PDF, 459KB)

2025 Telegraph Point supply report(PDF, 460KB)

2025 Long Flat supply report(PDF, 458KB)

2025 Comboyne supply report(PDF, 459KB)

Testing was also undertaken on all river and dam source waters with all results less than the limit of detection.

Results from previous testing undertaken in 2024 for all supply schemes can be viewed here(PDF, 220KB)

Frequently asked questions

What is PFAS?

PFAS chemicals are synthetic chemicals found in many everyday products. They have been widely used in many industrial and consumer applications since the 1950s as they are effective at resisting heat, stains, grease and water. They are used in a range of applications, including non-stick cookware, household kitchen appliances and cosmetics. They are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they break down extremely slowly in the environment.

More information can be found here: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

What do these results mean?

Our drinking water is safe, as per the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (Australian Drinking Water Guidelines | NHMRC). These guidelines set the safe standards for drinking water in Australia.

What happens next?

We will continue to work with NSW Health to implement any future changes to the guidelines, including on-going testing requirements.

What should I do if I have further questions about PFAS in our water supply or have other concerns about water quality?

You can report a water issue here or contact us via our customer service channels.