The quality of water delivered to your home can be affected by the nature of pipes inside your property. This is particularly so if you have corroding galvanised pipes.

While Council accepts responsibility for the maintenance, repair and renewal of the water supply system up to the water meter on your property, it is the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain the plumbing and draining on their property. This includes all fittings, pipes and rainwater tanks.

Council highly recommends that a licensed plumber carry out any plumbing work required within your property. The plumber should also provide you with a Certificate of Compliance once the work is completed , particularly for work valued at over $500.

You can check the validity of a plumber's licence on the Department Of Fair Trading's website.  

The Master Plumbers Association of NSW website also has a list of licensed plumbers.  

See also

Drinking Water Quality
Understanding your drinking water quality
Water Quality 2010
Scheduled Water Supply Works