Clifton vs Dawesville
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
Dawesville has better water quality with a score of 9.5/10 compared to Clifton's 8.9/10. Dawesville has softer water (50 vs 290 mg/L).
Based on ADWG compliance across all measured parameters. Both suburbs receive treated, safe drinking water.
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All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)
| Parameter | Clifton | Dawesville | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 260 Measured | 49 Measured | mg/L CaCO3 | No limit |
| Aluminium | 0.008 Good | 0.017 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Chloride | 198 Good | 38 Good | mg/L | < 250 |
| Colour | 1 Good | 1 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Fluoride | 0.13 Good | 0.82 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Hardness | 290 Exceeds | 50 Good | mg/L CaCO3 | < 200 |
| Iron | 0.008 Good | 0.008 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Manganese | 0.002 Good | 0.002 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| Nitrate | 4 Good | 0.2 Good | mg/L | < 50 |
| pH | 8.16 Normal | 8.39 Near limit | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Sodium | 108 Good | 22 Good | mg/L | < 180 |
| Sulfate | 19 Good | 2 Good | mg/L | < 500 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 775 Exceeds | 143 Good | mg/L | < 600 |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.094 Good | 0.017 Good | mg/L | < 0.25 |
| Turbidity | 0.1 Good | 0.1 Good | NTU | < 5 |
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