Fitzroy vs Surry Hills

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Fitzroy vs Surry Hills
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Fitzroy, VIC

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by Greater Western Water

Surry Hills, NSW

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by Sydney Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Fitzroy scores 9.5/10 and Surry Hills scores 9.5/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Fitzroy is 0.65 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

Fitzroy, VIC

Surry Hills, NSW

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Fitzroy

16 Lower

Surry Hills

48.3 Higher

pH Level

Fitzroy

7.4 Normal

Surry Hills

7.8 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Fitzroy

0.79 Lower

Surry Hills

1.01 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Fitzroy

0.65 Higher

Surry Hills

0.04 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Fitzroy	Surry Hills	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Aluminium	—	0.012 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	—	0.272 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	—	0.004 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	2 Good	3 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	—	0.018 Good	mg/L	< 2
Dissolved Oxygen	—	109.8 Measured	% saturation	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Electrical Conductivity	65 Measured	—		No limit
Fluoride	0.79 Good	1.01 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.65 Good	0.04 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	16 Good	48.3 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.06 Good	0.005 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Manganese	0.004 Good	0.0018 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Monochloramine	—	1.74 Good	mg/L	< 3
Ndma	—	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
PFOA	—	0.0002 Good	µg/L	< 0.2
PFOS + PFHxS	—	0.0014 Good	µg/L	PFOS < 0.008, PFHxS < 0.03
pH	7.4 Normal	7.8 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	4.9 Good	—	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	—	8.8 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	—	19.6 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.8 Good	—	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	—	137 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.063 Good	0.09 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.8 Good	0.11 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	—	0.002 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 Greater Western Water 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.