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Positive results from Great Artesian Basin water pump test

by Lauren DeLorenzo
August 4, 2021
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Following a 100 hour pump test of the Great Artesian Basin (GAB) in June, Clifton residents are closer than ever to securing a reliable water source for the town.

The test, completed by the Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC), showed positive results regarding the water quality of the GAB.

TRC Water and Waste Committee Chair Councillor, Rebecca Vonhoff, said the results show that with minimal treatment the GAB water will be potable.

“These results mean we are one step closer to a drinking water source for Clifton after many months of carting water,” Ms Vonhoff said.

“Council tested the GAB bore’s water quality as well as the volume of water.

“There is not as much water as we hoped but we estimate the GAB will supply about 80 per cent of Clifton’s town water. Some of the town’s existing shallow bores will be able to make up the 20 per cent shortfall.”

TRC committed $800,000 this financial year to progress a containerised water treatment plant to mix and treat water from Clifton’s GAB and shallower bores.

“The planning and design phase of a new water treatment plant for Clifton is well underway, with funding currently allocated for the purchase of equipment, building water storage tanks and connection pipes,” Ms Vonhoff said.

“Council has been investigating medium and long-term water supply options for Clifton and other drought impacted towns located in the region’s south which are not connected to the Toowoomba Bulk Water Supply.

“We want to make sure the region’s rural residents are able to turn on the tap and have the same water quality and security as someone who turns on the tap in Toowoomba.”

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