Beaconsfield vs Palmyra
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
It's very close! Beaconsfield scores 9.4/10 and Palmyra 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 | Beaconsfield | Palmyra | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 48 Measured | 59 Measured | mg/L CaCO3 | No limit |
| Aluminium | 0.008 Good | 0.012 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Chloride | 113 Good | 164 Good | mg/L | < 250 |
| Colour | 1 Good | 1 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Fluoride | 0.82 Good | 0.78 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Hardness | 56 Good | 54 Good | mg/L CaCO3 | < 200 |
| Iron | 0.033 Good | 0.032 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Manganese | 0.005 Good | 0.004 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| Nitrate | 0.2 Good | 0.2 Good | mg/L | < 50 |
| pH | 7.85 Normal | 8.02 Normal | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Sodium | 65 Good | 100 Good | mg/L | < 180 |
| Sulfate | 11 Good | 11 Good | mg/L | < 500 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 273 Good | 378 Good | mg/L | < 600 |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.059 Good | 0.061 Good | mg/L | < 0.25 |
| Turbidity | 0.2 Good | 0.1 Good | NTU | < 5 |
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