> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5.md).

# Part 5: Fact sheets

- [Microorganisms](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms.md)
- [Microbial indicators](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/microbial-indicators.md)
- [Bacteroides](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/microbial-indicators/bacteroides.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Coliphages](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/microbial-indicators/coliphages.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Clostridium perfringens](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/microbial-indicators/clostridium-perfringens.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Escherichia coli](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/microbial-indicators/escherichia-coli.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Heterotrophic plate counts](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/microbial-indicators/heterotrophic-plate-counts.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Intestinal enterococci](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/microbial-indicators/intestinal-enterococci.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Thermotolerant coliforms](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/microbial-indicators/thermotolerant-coliforms.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Total coliforms](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/microbial-indicators/total-coliforms.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Bacteria](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria.md)
- [Aeromonas](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/aeromonas.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Burkholderia pseudomallei](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/burkholderia-pseudomallei.md): (endorsed 2001)
- [Campylobacter](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/campylobacter.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Escherichia coli (E. coli) (pathogenic)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/escherichia-coli-e.-coli-pathogenic.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Helicobacter pylori](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/helicobacter-pylori.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Klebsiella](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/klebsiella.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Legionella](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/legionella.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Mycobacterium](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/mycobacterium.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Pseudomonas aeruginosa](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/pseudomonas-aeruginosa.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Salmonella](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/salmonella.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Shigella](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/shigella.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Vibrio](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/vibrio.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Yersinia](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/bacteria/yersinia.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Protozoa](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/protozoa.md)
- [Acanthamoeba](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/protozoa/acanthamoeba.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Blastocystis](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/protozoa/blastocystis.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Cryptosporidium](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/protozoa/cryptosporidium.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Cyclospora](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/protozoa/cyclospora.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Giardia](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/protozoa/giardia.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Naegleria fowleri](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/protozoa/naegleria-fowleri.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Cyanobacteria and their toxins](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/cyanobacteria-and-their-toxins.md)
- [Cyanobacteria and their toxins](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/cyanobacteria-and-their-toxins/cyanobacteria-and-their-toxins.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Cylindrospermopsin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/cyanobacteria-and-their-toxins/cylindrospermopsin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Microcystins](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/cyanobacteria-and-their-toxins/microcystins.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Nodularin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/cyanobacteria-and-their-toxins/nodularin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Saxitoxins](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/cyanobacteria-and-their-toxins/saxitoxins.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Viruses](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/viruses.md)
- [Adenovirus](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/viruses/adenovirus.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Enterovirus](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/viruses/enterovirus.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Hepatitis viruses](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/viruses/hepatitis-viruses.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Norovirus](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/viruses/norovirus.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Rotavirus](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/microorganisms/viruses/rotavirus.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Physical and chemical characteristics](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics.md)
- [Acephate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/acephate.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Acrylamide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/acrylamide.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Aldicarb](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/aldicarb.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Aldrin and Dieldrin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/aldrin-and-dieldrin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Aluminium](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/aluminium.md): (endorsed 2001)
- [Ametryn](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/ametryn.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Amitraz](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/amitraz.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Amitrole](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/amitrole.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Ammonia](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/ammonia.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Antimony](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/antimony.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Arsenic](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/arsenic.md)
- [Asbestos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/asbestos.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Asulam](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/asulam.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Atrazine](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/atrazine.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Azinphos-methyl](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/azinphos-methyl.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Barium](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/barium.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Benomyl](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/benomyl.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Bentazone](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/bentazone.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Benzene](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/benzene-casrn-71-43-2.md): CASRN 71-43-2 (endorsed 2013)
- [Beryllium](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/beryllium.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Bioresmethrin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/bioresmethrin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Bismuth](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/bismuth.md): (endorsed 2025)
- [Boron](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/boron.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Bromacil](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/bromacil.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Bromate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/bromate.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Bromoxynil](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/bromoxynil.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Cadmium](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/cadmium.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Captan](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/captan.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Carbaryl](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/carbaryl.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Carbendazim/Thiophanate-methyl](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/carbendazimthiophanate-methyl.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Carbofuran](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/carbofuran.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Carbon tetrachloride](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/carbon-tetrachloride.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Carboxin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/carboxin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Carfentrazone-ethyl](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/carfentrazone-ethyl.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Chloral hydrate (Trichloroacetaldehyde)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chloral-hydrate-trichloroacetaldehyde.md): CAS NO 302-17-0 (endorsed 2014)
- [Chlorantraniliprole](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chlorantraniliprole.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Chlordane](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chlordane.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Chlorfenvinphos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chlorfenvinphos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Chloride](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chloride.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Chlorinated furanones](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chlorinated-furanones.md): 3-chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone (MX) (endorsed 1996)
- [Chlorine](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chlorine.md): CAS NO 7782-50-5 (endorsed 2014)
- [Chlorine dioxide, Chlorite, Chlorate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chlorine-dioxide--chlorite--chlorate.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Chloroacetic acids: chloroacetic acid, dichloroacetic acid (DCA), trichloroacetic acid (TCA)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chloroacetic-acids--chloroacetic-acid--dichloroacetic-acid-dca--trichloroacetic-acid-tca.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Chlorobenzene](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chlorobenzene.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Chloroketones](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chloroketones.md): 1,1-dichloropropanone (dichloroacetone); 1,3-dichloropropanone; 1,1,1-trichloropropanone (trichloroacetone); 1,1,3-trichloropropanone (endorsed 1996)
- [Chlorophenols](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chlorophenols.md): 2-chlorophenol; 2,4-dichlorophenol; 2,4,6-trichlorophenol (endorsed 1996)
- [Chloropicrin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chloropicrin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Chlorothalonil](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chlorothalonil.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Chlorpyrifos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chlorpyrifos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Chlorsulfuron](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chlorsulfuron.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Chromium](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/chromium.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Clopyralid](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/clopyralid.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Colour (True)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/colour-true.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Copper](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/copper.md): (endorsed 2001)
- [Cyanide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/cyanide.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Cyanogen chloride](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/cyanogen-chloride.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Cyfluthrin, Beta-cyfluthrin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/cyfluthrin-beta-cyfluthrin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Cypermethrin isomers](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/cypermethrin-isomers.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Cyprodinil](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/cyprodinil.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [2,4-D \[(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy) acetic acid\]](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/2-4-d-2-4-dichlorophenoxy-acetic-acid.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [DDT (1,1,1-trichloro-di-(4-chlorophenyl) ethane)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/ddt-1-1-1-trichloro-di-4-chlorophenyl-ethane.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Deltamethrin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/deltamethrin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Diazinon](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/diazinon.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Dicamba](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/dicamba.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Dichlorobenzenes](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/dichlorobenzenes.md): 1,2-dichlorobenzene (1,2-DCB); 1,3-dichlorobenzene (1,3-DCB); 1,4-dichlorobenzene (1,4-DCB) (endorsed 1996)
- [Dichloroethanes: 1,1-dichloroethane, 1,2-dichloroethane](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/dichloroethanes-1-1-dichloroethane-1-2-dichloroethane.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Dichloroethenes: 1,1-dichloroethene (1,1-DCE), 1,2-dichloroethene (1,2-DCE)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/dichloroethenes-1-1-dichloroethene-1-1-dce-1-2-dichloroethene-1-2-dce.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Dichloromethane (methylene chloride)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/dichloromethane-methylene-chloride.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [1,3-Dichloropropene](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/1-3-dichloropropene.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Dichlorprop/Dichlorprop-P](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/dichlorpropdichlorprop-p.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Dichlorvos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/dichlorvos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Diclofop-methyl](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/diclofop-methyl.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Dicofol](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/dicofol.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Diflubenzuron](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/diflubenzuron.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Dimethoate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/dimethoate.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Diquat (ion), Diquat dibromide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/diquat-ion-diquat-dibromide.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Dissolved oxygen](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/dissolved-oxygen.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Disulfoton](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/disulfoton.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Diuron](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/diuron.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [2,2-DPA](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/2-2-dpa.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Endosulfan](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/endosulfan.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Endothal](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/endothal.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Epichlorohydrin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/epichlorohydrin.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [EPTC](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/eptc.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Esfenvalerate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/esfenvalerate.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Ethion](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/ethion.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Ethoprophos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/ethoprophos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Ethylbenzene](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/ethylbenzene-casrn-100-41-4.md): CASRN 100-41-4 (endorsed 2013)
- [Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/ethylenediamine-tetraacetic-acid-edta.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Etridiazole](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/etridiazole.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Fenamiphos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/fenamiphos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Fenarimol](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/fenarimol.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Fenchlorphos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/fenchlorphos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Fenitrothion](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/fenitrothion.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Fenthion](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/fenthion.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Fenvalerate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/fenvalerate.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Fipronil](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/fipronil.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Flamprop-methyl](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/flamprop-methyl.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Fluometuron](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/fluometuron.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Fluoride](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/fluoride.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Flupropanate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/flupropanate.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Formaldehyde](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/formaldehyde.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Glyphosate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/formaldehyde-1.md): (updated 2011)
- [Haloacetonitriles](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/haloacetonitriles.md): dichloroacetonitrile; trichloroacetonitrile; dibromoacetonitrile bromochloroacetonitrile (endorsed 2011)
- [Haloxyfop](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/haloxyfop.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Hardness (as calcium carbonate)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/hardness-as-calcium-carbonate.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Heptachlor and heptachlor epoxide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/heptachlor-and-heptachlor-epoxide.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Hexachlorobutadiene](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/hexachlorobutadiene.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Hexazinone](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/hexazinone.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Hydrogen sulfide, Sulfide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/hydrogen-sulfide--sulfide.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Imazapyr](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/imazapyr.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Iodine, Iodide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/iodine-iodide.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Iprodione](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/iprodione.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Iron](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/iron.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Lanthanum](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/lanthanum.md): (endorsed 2017)
- [Lead](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/lead.md): (endorsed 2025)
- [Lindane](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/lindane.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Maldison (Malathion)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/maldison-malathion.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Mancozeb](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/mancozeb.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Manganese](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/manganese.md): (endorsed 2025)
- [MCPA](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/mcpa.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Mercury](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/mercury.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Metaldehyde](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/metaldehyde.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Metham](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/metham.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Methidathion](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/methidathion.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Methiocarb](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/methiocarb.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Methomyl](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/methomyl.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Methyl bromide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/methyl-bromide.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Metiram](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/metiram.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Metolachlor/s-Metolachlor](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/metolachlors-metolachlor.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Metribuzin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/metribuzin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Metsulfuron-methyl](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/metsulfuron-methyl.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Mevinphos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/mevinphos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Molinate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/molinate.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Molybdenum](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/molybdenum.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Monochloramine](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/monochloramine.md): CAS NO 10599-90-3 (endorsed 2014)
- [Naphthalophos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/naphthalophos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Napropamide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/napropamide.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Nicarbazin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/nicarbazin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Nickel](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/nickel.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Nitrate and nitrite](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/nitrate-and-nitrite.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/nitrilotriacetic-acid-nta.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/n-nitrosodimethylamine-ndma.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Norflurazon](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/norflurazon.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Omethoate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/omethoate.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Organotins: dialkyltins, tributyltin oxide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/organotins--dialkyltins--tributyltin-oxide.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Oryzalin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/oryzalin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Oxamyl](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/oxamyl.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Paraquat](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/paraquat.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Parathion](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/parathion.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Parathion-methyl](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/parathion-methyl.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Pebulate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/pebulate.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Pendimethalin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/pendimethalin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Pentachlorophenol](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/pentachlorophenol.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/cas-numbers-1763-23-1-pfos-335-67-1-pfoa-355-46-4-pfhxs.md): CAS NUMBERS 335-67-1 (PFOA), 1763-23-1 (PFOS), 355-46-4 (PFHxS), 375-73-5 (PFBS), 62037-80-3 and 13252-13-6 (GenX Chemicals) (endorsed 2025)
- [Permethrin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/permethrin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [pH](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/ph.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Picloram](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/picloram.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Piperonyl butoxide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/piperonyl-butoxide.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Pirimicarb](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/pirimicarb.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Pirimiphos methyl](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/pirimiphos-methyl.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Plasticisers](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/plasticisers.md): Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP); Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (DEHA) (endorsed 1996)
- [Polihexanide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/polihexanide.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/polycyclic-aromatic-hydrocarbons-pahs.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Profenofos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/profenofos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Promecarb](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/promecarb.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Propachlor](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/propachlor.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Propanil](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/propanil.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Propargite](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/propargite.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Propazine](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/propazine.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Propiconazole](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/propiconazole.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Propyzamide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/propyzamide.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Pyrasulfotole](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/pyrasulfotole.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Pyrazophos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/pyrazophos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Pyroxsulam](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/pyroxsulam.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Quintozene](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/quintozene.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Radionuclides, Specific Alpha and Beta Emitting](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/quintozene-1.md): (updated 2022)
- [Radium (radium-226 and radium-228)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/quintozene-2.md): (updated 2022)
- [Radon-222](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/quintozene-3.md): (updated 2022)
- [Selenium](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/selenium.md): (endorsed 2025)
- [Silicon and Silica](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/silica.md): (endorsed 2025)
- [Silver](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/silver.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Simazine](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/simazine.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Sodium](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/sodium.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Spirotetramat](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/spirotetramat.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Styrene (vinylbenzene)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/styrene-vinylbenzene.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Sulfate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/sulfate.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Sulprofos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/sulprofos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Taste and Odour](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/taste-and-odour.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Temephos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/temephos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Temperature](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/temperature.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Terbacil](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/terbacil.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Terbufos](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/terbufos.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Terbuthylazine](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/terbuthylazine.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Terbutryn](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/terbutryn.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Tetrachloroethene](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/tetrachloroethene.md): (also known as tetrachloroethylene or perchloroethylene) (endorsed 1996)
- [Thiobencarb](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/thiobencarb.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Thiometon](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/thiometon.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Thiram](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/thiram.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Tin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/tin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Toltrazuril](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/toltrazuril.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Toluene](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/toluene-casrn-108-88-3.md): CASRN 108-88-3 (endorsed 2013)
- [Total dissolved solids](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/total-dissolved-solids.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Triadimefon](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/triadimefon.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Trichlorfon](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/trichlorfon.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Trichlorobenzenes](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/trichlorobenzenes.md): 1,2,3-trichlorobenzene (1,2,3-TCB); 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (1,2,4-TCB); 1,3,5-trichlorobenzene (1,3,5-TCB) (endorsed 1996)
- [1,1,1-Trichloroethane](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/1-1-1-trichloroethane.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Trichloroethylene (TCE)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/trichloroethylene-tce.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Triclopyr](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/triclopyr.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Trifluralin](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/trifluralin.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Trihalomethanes (THMs)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/trihalomethanes-thms.md): trichloromethane (chloroform); bromodichloromethane; dibromochloromethane; tribromomethane (bromoform) (endorsed 1996)
- [Turbidity](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/turbidity.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Uranium](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/uranium.md): (updated 2022)
- [Vernolate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/vernolate.md): (endorsed 2011)
- [Vinyl chloride](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/vinyl-chloride.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Xylenes](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/xylenes-casrn-1330-20-7.md): CASRN 1330-20-7 (endorsed 2013)
- [Zinc](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/physical-chemical-characteristics/zinc.md): (endorsed 1996)
- [Drinking water treatment chemicals](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals.md)
- [Aluminium chlorohydrate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/aluminium-chlorohydrate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Aluminium sulfate (alum)](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/aluminium-sulfate-alum.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Ammonia](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/ammonia.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Ammonium sulfate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/ammonium-sulfate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Calcium hydroxide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/calcium-hydroxide.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Calcium hypochlorite](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/calcium-hypochlorite.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Calcium oxide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/calcium-oxide.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Carbon, granulated activated](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/carbon-granulated-activated.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Carbon, powdered activated](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/carbon-powdered-activated.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Chlorine](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/chlorine.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Copper sulfate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/copper-sulfate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Ferric chloride](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/ferric-chloride.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Ferric sulfate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/ferric-sulfate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Hydrochloric acid](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/hydrochloric-acid.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Hydrofluorosilicic acid](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/hydrofluorosilicic-acid.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Hydrogen peroxide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/hydrogen-peroxide.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Hydroxylated ferric sulfate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/hydroxylated-ferric-sulfate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Ozone](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/ozone.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Polyacrylamide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/polyacrylamide.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Polyaluminium chloride](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/polyaluminium-chloride.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Polyaluminium silica sulfates](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/polyaluminium-silica-sulfates.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/polydiallyldimethylammonium-chloride.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Potassium permanganate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/potassium-permanganate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Sodium aluminate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/sodium-aluminate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Sodium bicarbonate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/sodium-bicarbonate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Sodium carbonate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/sodium-carbonate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Sodium fluoride](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/sodium-fluoride.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Sodium fluorosilicate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/sodium-fluorosilicate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Sodium hexametaphosphate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/sodium-hexametaphosphate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Sodium hydroxide](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/sodium-hydroxide.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Sodium hypochlorite](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/sodium-hypochlorite.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Sodium silicate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/sodium-silicate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Sodium tripolyphosphate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/sodium-tripolyphosphate.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Sulfuric acid](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/sulfuric-acid.md): (endorsed 2005)
- [Zinc orthophosphate](https://guidelines.nhmrc.gov.au/australian-drinking-water-guidelines/part-5/treatment-chemicals/zinc-orthophosphate.md): (endorsed 2005)