PFAS Contamination in Victoria Water: What Residents Must Know
PFAS in Victorian water is area-specific, not a state-wide issue. The documented concern zones are around RAAF Base Williams at Laverton, RAAF East Sale, and Point Cook. Melbourne metropolitan supply from mountain catchments is within 2025 ADWG limits.
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PFAS in Victoria — The Documented Zones
Laverton / RAAF Base Williams: Historical AFFF fire-fighting foam use has resulted in groundwater PFAS contamination. The Victorian EPA has published community testing results. Greater Western Water’s reticulated supply is within ADWG limits — the primary concern is private bore water in the immediate base vicinity.
East Sale / RAAF East Sale: PFAS monitoring underway. Wellington Shire Council water supply is within ADWG limits. Private bore users should check their specific address against EPA monitoring data.
Point Cook / RAAF Williams Annex: Additional monitoring zone. Includes parts of Point Cook, Wyndham Vale, and Williams Landing. Mains supply is within limits.
Melbourne Metropolitan Supply — Not a PFAS Concern
Melbourne’s water supply from Thomson, Yering Gorge, O’Shannassy, and other protected mountain catchments is not affected by defence base PFAS contamination. The main reason Melbourne residents filter their water is fluoride (0.9 mg/L) and chlorine taste — not PFAS. A basic carbon block is sufficient for Melbourne water quality goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Melbourne tap water have PFAS?
Metropolitan Melbourne supply from mountain catchments is within 2025 ADWG limits and is not in a PFAS concern zone. The documented Victorian PFAS areas are Laverton (RAAF Williams), East Sale (RAAF East Sale), and Point Cook.
What areas in Victoria have PFAS water concerns?
The main documented zones are: Laverton and Hoppers Crossing near RAAF Base Williams, Sale and East Sale near RAAF East Sale, and Point Cook near RAAF Williams Annex. Check the Victorian EPA PFAS monitoring maps for your specific address.
Does reverse osmosis remove PFAS from Victoria water?
Yes. NSF 58 certified RO systems achieve 90-99% PFAS removal. Both the EcoHero 5-Stage (98%) and AquaTru (97%) have been independently tested.
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