Gidgegannup vs Mount Helena
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
Gidgegannup has better water quality with a score of 9.0/10 compared to Mount Helena's 8.5/10. Gidgegannup has softer water (95 vs 98 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 | Gidgegannup | Mount Helena | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 105 Measured | 67 Measured | mg/L CaCO3 | No limit |
| Aluminium | 0.008 Good | 0.019 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Chloride | 172 Good | 200 Good | mg/L | < 250 |
| Colour | 1 Good | 1 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Fluoride | 0.84 Good | 0.83 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Hardness | 95 Good | 98 Good | mg/L CaCO3 | < 200 |
| Iron | 0.011 Good | 0.006 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Manganese | 0.002 Good | 0.002 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| Nitrate | 0.9 Good | 0.4 Good | mg/L | < 50 |
| pH | 8.23 Normal | 8.55 Outside range | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Sodium | 114 Good | 113 Good | mg/L | < 180 |
| Sulfate | 23 Good | 30 Good | mg/L | < 500 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 497 Near limit | 470 Good | mg/L | < 600 |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.114 Good | 0.021 Good | mg/L | < 0.25 |
| Turbidity | 0.1 Good | 0.1 Good | NTU | < 5 |
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