Bracknell vs Katoomba

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Katoomba, NSW

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by Sydney Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Bracknell scores 9.8/10 and Katoomba scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Bracknell is 0.957879 mg/L — above the taste threshold. That pool smell in every glass is real.

Chlorine is added on purpose (kills bugs in the pipes), but by the time it reaches your tap it ruins everything you taste. Tea takes on a medicinal edge. Kids turn down water and drink juice or soft drink instead. The usual family fix is bottled water, but a simple carbon filter is the cleaner daily habit. Worse, many filter pitchers go in the fridge and get ignored because they're slow.

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Visual comparison

Bracknell, TAS

Katoomba, NSW

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Bracknell

13.916667 Lower

Katoomba

38.1 Higher

pH Level

Bracknell

7.399848 Normal

Katoomba

7.7 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Bracknell

—

Katoomba

1.04

Chlorine (mg/L)

Bracknell

0.957879 Lower

Katoomba

1.06 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Bracknell	Katoomba	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	21.666667 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.01 Good	0.017 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Antimony	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Arsenic	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	0.0002 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	3.9 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	11 Good	0.004 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.333333 Good	2 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	124.166667 Measured	—	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00175 Good	0.014 Good	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	0.005 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Dissolved Oxygen	—	87.9 Measured	% saturation	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Fluoride	—	1.04 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.957879 Good	1.06 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	13.916667 Good	38.1 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.016 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.275 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00175 Good	0.0031 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Monochloramine	—	0.07 Good	mg/L	< 3
Ndma	—	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.112667 Good	—	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
PFOA	—	0.0001 Good	µg/L	< 0.2
PFOS + PFHxS	—	0.0026 Good	µg/L	PFOS < 0.008, PFHxS < 0.03
pH	7.399848 Normal	7.7 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	18 Good	—	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	21 Good	0.9 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.239394 Measured	16.1 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.115 Good	—	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	—	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	78.166667 Good	92.5 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.02325 Good	0.03 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.247121 Good	0.17 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.00275 Measured	0.005 Measured	mg/L	No limit

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Disclaimer: This comparison is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or professional guidance. Data is sourced from TasWater and Sydney Water. Values shown are based on the most recent published water quality reports and may not reflect real-time conditions at your tap. Water quality can vary due to local plumbing, seasonal changes, and other factors. For specific health concerns, consult a qualified health professional or contact your local water utility. See our Terms of Use.