Flynn vs Gillen
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
It's very close! Flynn scores 9.5/10 and Gillen scores 9.5/10. 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 | Flynn | Gillen | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 240 Measured | 240 Measured | mg/L CaCO3 | No limit |
| Aluminium | 0.02 Good | 0.02 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Calcium | 0.0013 Measured | 0.0013 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
| Chloride | 71 Good | 71 Good | mg/L | < 250 |
| Colour | 2 Good | 2 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Conductivity | 8.1 Measured | 8.1 Measured | µS/cm | No limit |
| Copper | 0.1 Good | 0.1 Good | mg/L | < 2 |
| Fluoride | 0.61 Good | 0.61 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Free Chlorine | 0.9 Good | 0.9 Good | mg/L | < 5 |
| Hardness | 217 Exceeds | 217 Exceeds | mg/L CaCO3 | < 200 |
| Iron | 0.02 Good | 0.02 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Magnesium | 18 Measured | 18 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
| Manganese | 0.007 Good | 0.007 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| pH | 7.8 Normal | 7.8 Normal | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Sulfate | 0.004 Good | 0.004 Good | mg/L | < 500 |
| Total Chlorine | 1 Good | 1 Good | mg/L | < 5 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 71.8 Good | 71.8 Good | mg/L | < 600 |
| Turbidity | 0.85 Good | 0.85 Good | NTU | < 5 |
| Zinc | 0.023 Measured | 0.023 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
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