Hawthorn vs Hawthorn West

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Hawthorn vs Hawthorn West
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Hawthorn, VIC

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by Yarra Valley Water

Hawthorn West, VIC

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by Yarra Valley Water

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Hawthorn West 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

Hawthorn, VIC

Hawthorn West, VIC

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Hawthorn

17 Higher

Hawthorn West

16 Lower

pH Level

Hawthorn

7.3 Normal

Hawthorn West

7.4 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Hawthorn

0.78 Lower

Hawthorn West

0.79 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Hawthorn

0.46 Lower

Hawthorn West

0.65 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Hawthorn	Hawthorn West	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Aluminium	0.024 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.2
Colour	2 Good	2 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.027 Good	—	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Electrical Conductivity	65 Measured	65 Measured		No limit
Fluoride	0.78 Good	0.79 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.46 Good	0.65 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	17 Good	16 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.061 Good	0.06 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0008 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.01
Manganese	0.004 Good	0.004 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.3 Normal	7.4 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	4.9 Good	4.9 Good	mg/L	< 180
Total Chlorine	0.8 Good	0.8 Good	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	0.07 Good	0.063 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	2.3 Good	0.8 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.022 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 Yarra Valley 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.