Update on water quality issues

Cr Imad visited Malpas and Guyra Dams last week to see the conditions first-hand

13th Jan 2026

Guyra’s ongoing water quality issues have taken an important step toward a permanent solution, with Armidale Regional Council confirming that specialist consultants have been engaged to investigate ozone water treatment — a key missing element in Guyra’s treatment system.
Councillor Eli Imad said water safety remains Council’s top priority, with more than $1 million invested in upgrades over the past 12 months and further funding planned.
Once all current and scheduled works are completed, Council’s total investment in Guyra’s water infrastructure is expected to be in the order of $5–6 million.
“This is not something that can be fixed overnight, but it is a major step in the right direction,” Cr Imad said.
“Ozone treatment is widely used to tackle algae, taste and odour issues and to improve drinking water safety.”
Several major upgrades are already in place or underway, including a fully automated powdered activated carbon (PAC) dosing system and a destratification bubble flume system, both of which significantly improve Council’s ability to manage algae events.
Council is also planning to upgrade raw water pumping capacity, which is essential to support modern treatment processes such as ozone and ultraviolet disinfection.
Over the longer term, Guyra is planned to receive a modern advanced treatment system incorporating ozone, granular activated carbon and UV disinfection, housed in a new purpose-built facility with full automation and solar-supported power.

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