White paper - Integrating microbial endpoints, including those related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), into Australian and New Zealand guideline values for fresh and marine water quality

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M.T. Binet, A.J. Harford, E. Donner, C. Hayward, N. Ashbolt and A. Chariton 2026

This white paper is intended to support regulators, guideline developers, consultants, and researchers in ANZ involved in derivation and/or application of DGVs, site-specific guideline values (SSGVs) for toxicants and direct toxicity assessments in waters and sediments. It consolidates findings into an action plan and roadmap centred around four overarching objectives, with 15 actions to guide a staged implementation from 2026 to 2032.

You can also access the document from SAAFE CRC • Water quality guidelines roadmap.

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