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# 1.2 About the Guidelines

- [1.2.1 Scope of the Guidelines](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/intro/chapter-1/1.2-about-the-guidelines/1.2.1-scope-of-the-guidelines.md)
- [1.2.2 Purpose of the Guidelines](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/intro/chapter-1/1.2-about-the-guidelines/1.2.2-purpose-of-the-guidelines.md)
- [1.2.3 Structure of the Guidelines](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/intro/chapter-1/1.2-about-the-guidelines/1.2.3-structure-of-the-guidelines.md)