Katoomba vs Yulara

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Katoomba vs Yulara
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Katoomba, NSW

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by Sydney Water

Yulara, NT

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by Power and Water Corporation

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Katoomba scores 9.7/10 and Yulara scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Yulara is 1 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

Katoomba, NSW

Yulara, NT

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Katoomba

38.1 Higher

Yulara

5 Lower

pH Level

Katoomba

7.7 Normal

Yulara

7 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Katoomba

1.04 Higher

Yulara

0.1 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Katoomba

1.06 Higher

Yulara

1 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Katoomba	Yulara	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	—	73 Measured	mg/L CaCO3	No limit
Aluminium	0.017 Good	0.02 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	—	0.00025 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	0.004 Good	29 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	2 Good	2 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	—	7.5 Measured	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.014 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 2
Dissolved Oxygen	87.9 Measured	—	% saturation	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	—	orgs/100 mL	< 0
Fluoride	1.04 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.06 Good	0.8 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	38.1 Good	5 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.016 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Magnesium	—	12 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0031 Good	0.005 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Monochloramine	0.07 Good	—	mg/L	< 3
Ndma	0.0001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
PFOA	0.0001 Good	—	µg/L	< 0.2
PFOS + PFHxS	0.0026 Good	—	µg/L	PFOS < 0.008, PFHxS < 0.03
pH	7.7 Normal	7 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sulfate	0.9 Good	0.003 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	16.1 Measured	—	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	—	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	92.5 Good	85.1 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.03 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.17 Good	0.96 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.005 Measured	0.00071 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 Sydney Water and 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.