Alexander Heights vs Darch
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
It's very close! Alexander Heights scores 9.0/10 and Darch scores 9.2/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.
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All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)
| Parameter | Alexander Heights | Darch | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 58 Measured | 108 Measured | mg/L CaCO3 | No limit |
| Aluminium | 0.008 Good | 0.01 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Chloride | 207 Near limit | 160 Good | mg/L | < 250 |
| Colour | 1 Good | 1 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Fluoride | 0.82 Good | 0.8 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Hardness | 124 Good | 125 Good | mg/L CaCO3 | < 200 |
| Iron | 0.018 Good | 0.016 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Manganese | 0.003 Good | 0.004 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| Nitrate | 1.8 Good | 3.1 Good | mg/L | < 50 |
| pH | 7.13 Normal | 7.54 Normal | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Sodium | 112 Good | 93 Good | mg/L | < 180 |
| Sulfate | 56 Good | 23 Good | mg/L | < 500 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 517 Near limit | 480 Good | mg/L | < 600 |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.125 Good | 0.106 Good | mg/L | < 0.25 |
| Turbidity | 0.1 Good | 0.1 Good | NTU | < 5 |
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