Baines vs Birdum
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
It's very close! Baines scores 9.4/10 and Birdum scores 9.4/10. 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 | Baines | Birdum | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 340 Measured | 340 Measured | mg/L CaCO3 | No limit |
| Aluminium | 0.02 Good | 0.02 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Calcium | 0.00034 Measured | 0.00034 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
| Chloride | 26 Good | 26 Good | mg/L | < 250 |
| Colour | 2 Good | 2 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Conductivity | 7.7 Measured | 7.7 Measured | µS/cm | No limit |
| Copper | 0.1 Good | 0.1 Good | mg/L | < 2 |
| Fluoride | 0.27 Good | 0.27 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Free Chlorine | 1 Good | 1 Good | mg/L | < 5 |
| Hardness | 302 Exceeds | 302 Exceeds | mg/L CaCO3 | < 200 |
| Iron | 0.01 Good | 0.01 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Magnesium | 28 Measured | 28 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
| Manganese | 0.005 Good | 0.005 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| pH | 7.5 Normal | 7.5 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 | 20.5 Good | 20.5 Good | mg/L | < 600 |
| Turbidity | 1.2 Good | 1.2 Good | NTU | < 5 |
| Zinc | 0.0048 Measured | 0.0048 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
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