Gosford residents can find out more about Gosford City Council's drinking water quality management program, Water Quality 2010, next week at a series of Community Information Days.

The Community Information Days will be held at various locations throughout the Gosford local government area to provide information about the program's achievements and Council's plans for safeguarding the region's drinking water supply in the future.

Council's Director Water and Sewer, Rod Williams said "This is an ideal opportunity for local residents to find out more about the extensive works undertaken since Water Quality 2010 began in December 2007.

"Council has made great progress in delivering long-term solutions to drinking water quality issues over the past two years, including water supply system upgrades, new treatment facilities and reservoir modifications.

"We have also identified additional solutions that will be implemented once Water Quality 2010 finishes in December this year as part of our ongoing drinking water quality management program.

"The community can hear more about our planned activities at the Community Information Days," he said.

Mr Williams acknowledged that discoloured water still occurs in some suburbs and reinforced the importance of community feedback.

"In addition to the vast amount of data gathered during Water Quality 2010, Council also relies on information from residents to help us prioritise our water supply maintenance programs.

"Our staff will be conducting a drinking water quality survey at the Community Information Days to gather information about drinking water quality received at the consumer's tap. I encourage community members to come along and share their experiences," he said.

Venues and times for the Water Quality 2010 Community Information Days:

Woy Woy – Deepwater Plaza, near Priceline

Thursday 5 November, 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Gosford – Imperial Centre, Level 1 Centre Court
Friday 6 November, 10.00am - 2.00pm

Erina – Erina Fair, near Big W
Saturday 7 November, 9.00am -12.00pm

Water Quality 2010 is Gosford City Council's multi-million dollar drinking water quality management program, assisted by a $4.5 million contribution from the Australian Government's Water for the Future - Water Smart Australia program.