❓ Mr. Zempilas inquires about the Health Minister's awareness of drinking water access concerns within the Royal Perth Hospital ED. The Minister acknowledges a past communication error and ongoing efforts to improve water access.
AnsweredQoN 812Legislative Assembly
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I refer to QWN 469 and ask following question time did you or your office seek a briefing on this matter: (a) If yes, were you or any of your staff advised that : (i) Staff in the ED have raised concerns regarding the access of drinking water within the ED ; (ii) A long term practical solution is being worked on; and (iii) There was a urgent request for water bottles for the ED; and (b) If not, why not?
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Answered
18 November 2025
Responded by
Minister for Health; Mental Health
Response time
9 days
(a)-(b)
I've been advised a communication error in June lead to incorrect advice on the use of filtered water. The error was identified and corrected quickly by Royal Perth Hospital. I continue to be advised that water at all our hospitals is safe to drink.
Bottled water has always routinely been made available for severely immunocompromised patients, as per standard policy.
Ensuring adequate access to drinking water for staff, patients and visitors is of the upmost importance and as such Royal Perth Hospital is currently considering the installation of additional filtered drinking water taps in certain areas.
I've been advised a communication error in June lead to incorrect advice on the use of filtered water. The error was identified and corrected quickly by Royal Perth Hospital. I continue to be advised that water at all our hospitals is safe to drink.
Bottled water has always routinely been made available for severely immunocompromised patients, as per standard policy.
Ensuring adequate access to drinking water for staff, patients and visitors is of the upmost importance and as such Royal Perth Hospital is currently considering the installation of additional filtered drinking water taps in certain areas.
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