Applecross vs Como
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
It's very close! Applecross scores 9.5/10 and Como scores 9.1/10. 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 | Applecross | Como | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 39 Measured | 107 Measured | mg/L CaCO3 | No limit |
| Aluminium | 0.01 Good | 0.008 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Chloride | 70 Good | 160 Good | mg/L | < 250 |
| Colour | 1 Good | 1 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Fluoride | 0.82 Good | 0.84 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Hardness | 48 Good | 94 Good | mg/L CaCO3 | < 200 |
| Iron | 0.033 Good | 0.02 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Manganese | 0.004 Good | 0.003 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| Nitrate | 0.2 Good | 1.3 Good | mg/L | < 50 |
| pH | 7.61 Normal | 7.85 Normal | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Sodium | 39 Good | 108 Good | mg/L | < 180 |
| Sulfate | 7 Good | 23 Good | mg/L | < 500 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 187 Good | 477 Good | mg/L | < 600 |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.031 Good | 0.118 Good | mg/L | < 0.25 |
| Turbidity | 0.2 Good | 0.1 Good | NTU | < 5 |
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