Sydney Water - Hawkesbury Post

Should we be Concerned About ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Local Tap Water?

by Sam Magnusson | Jul 14, 2024 | News, Priority

Following the revelation of high concentrations of FAS chemicals in the North Richmond water supply, we asked water scientist Associate Professor Ian Wright for his views on the findings and whether or not we should be concerned. This is what he had to say. By...

Richmond’s PFAS Crisis Echoes Asbestos

by Sam Magnusson | Jun 30, 2024 | News, Priority

Hawkesbury City Council has said it is not responsible for informing residents about cancer-causing “forever” chemicals found at dangerous levels in the North Richmond water supply. Currently, North Richmond is the only site in Australia undergoing testing...

Cancer-Causing Chemicals Detected in North Richmond Water

by Publishing | Jun 12, 2024 | News, Priority, Top News

Hawkesbury City Council has stated it is not responsible for informing residents about the cancer-causing chemicals found at dangerous levels in the North Richmond water supply. “As the provider of drinking water services to Hawkesbury residents, Sydney Water is the...

Richmond Wastewater Network Upgrades Begin

by Publishing | Sep 11, 2023 | News, Priority

Sydney Water has commenced upgrades worth $185 million to its Richmond wastewater network to build resilience and accommodate a rapidly growing population. The upgrades will create close to 200 jobs during construction and double the capacity of the facility. The...

Massive council loan to cover sewerage disaster will see rates jump 14%

by Sam Magnusson | Jun 6, 2023 | News, Priority, Top News

Michael Sainsbury. Residents of the Hawkesbury who use the council sewage system will see their rate rise 14% next financial year to cover the cost of a $35.1 million loan taken out by the council in December last year, an equivalent to about one third of the HCC...