Aherrenge vs Kings Canyon
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
Aherrenge has better water quality with a score of 9.6/10 compared to Kings Canyon's 8.8/10. Aherrenge has softer water (5 vs 377 mg/L).
Based on ADWG compliance across all measured parameters. Both suburbs receive treated, safe drinking water.
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All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)
| Parameter | Aherrenge | Kings Canyon | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 73 Measured | 420 Measured | mg/L CaCO3 | No limit |
| Aluminium | 0.02 Good | 0.02 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Calcium | 0.00025 Measured | 0.0004 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
| Chloride | 29 Good | 261 Exceeds | mg/L | < 250 |
| Colour | 2 Good | 2 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Conductivity | 7.5 Measured | 7.3 Measured | µS/cm | No limit |
| Copper | 0.1 Good | 0.03 Good | mg/L | < 2 |
| Fluoride | 0.1 Good | 0.51 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Free Chlorine | 0.8 Good | 0.9 Good | mg/L | < 5 |
| Hardness | 5 Good | 377 Exceeds | mg/L CaCO3 | < 200 |
| Iron | 0.01 Good | 0.05 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Magnesium | 12 Measured | 24 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
| Manganese | 0.005 Good | 0.005 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| pH | 7 Normal | 7 Normal | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Sulfate | 0.003 Good | 0.003 Good | mg/L | < 500 |
| Total Chlorine | 1 Good | 1 Good | mg/L | < 5 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 85.1 Good | 265 Good | mg/L | < 600 |
| Turbidity | 0.96 Good | 0.89 Good | NTU | < 5 |
| Zinc | 0.00071 Measured | 0.053 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
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