Water quality

We are responsible for the protection and enhancement of the natural environment through the preservation of water quality and the promotion of water conservation and re-use. We do this through catchment planning and ensuring we make informed decisions based on data we collect from monitoring of our waterways.

Monitoring water quality informs us on the health of our local waterways. We regularly sample and monitor 23 sites within 17 waterways across Blacktown City. The results of this monitoring are published in the annual Waterway Health Report Card. 

Use the interactive map to learn more about your local waterways and their health grades.

Play the video below to see how we conduct physical and chemical monitoring, as well as monitoring of the diversity of the waterbug (aquatic macroinvertebrate) communities and the condition of riparian vegetation.