Daly Waters vs Newcastle Waters

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Daly Waters vs Newcastle Waters
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Daly Waters, NT

8.6

Quality Score

Supplied by Power and Water Corporation

Newcastle Waters, NT

8.7

Quality Score

Supplied by Power and Water Corporation

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Daly Waters scores 8.6/10 and Newcastle Waters scores 8.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Visual comparison

Daly Waters, NT

Newcastle Waters, NT

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Daly Waters

549 Higher

Newcastle Waters

453 Lower

pH Level

Daly Waters

7.2 Normal

Newcastle Waters

7.8 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Daly Waters

0.42 Lower

Newcastle Waters

0.78 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Daly Waters

1 Same

Newcastle Waters

1 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Daly Waters	Newcastle Waters	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	570 Measured	450 Measured	mg/L CaCO3	No limit
Aluminium	0.03 Good	0.02 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	0.00056 Measured	0.00025 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	277 Exceeds	162 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	2 Good	2 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	7.3 Measured	7.7 Measured	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.2 Good	0.02 Good	mg/L	< 2
Fluoride	0.42 Good	0.78 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.9 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	549 Exceeds	453 Exceeds	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.36 Exceeds	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Magnesium	33 Measured	51 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.018 Good	0.005 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.2 Normal	7.8 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	293 Good	142 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	1.2 Good	1.2 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.036 Measured	0.29 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 Power and Water Corporation. 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.