Lower Hermitage vs Upper Hermitage
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
It's very close! Lower Hermitage scores 9.0/10 and Upper Hermitage scores 9.0/10. 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 | Lower Hermitage | Upper Hermitage | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 54 Measured | 54 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
| Aluminium | 0.029 Good | 0.029 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Calcium | 18.7 Measured | 18.7 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
| Chloride | 74 Good | 74 Good | mg/L | < 250 |
| Colour | 1 Good | 1 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Copper | 0.0027 Good | 0.0027 Good | mg/L | < 2 |
| E. coli | 0 Compliant | 0 Compliant | cfu/100mL | < 0 |
| Fluoride | 0.7 Good | 0.7 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Free Chlorine | 0.2 Good | 0.2 Good | mg/L | < 5 |
| Hardness | 87 Good | 87 Good | PPM or mg/L | < 200 |
| Iron | 0.0054 Good | 0.0054 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Lead | 0.0002 Good | 0.0002 Good | mg/L | < 0.01 |
| Magnesium | 9.91 Measured | 9.91 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
| Manganese | 0.0004 Good | 0.0004 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| Nitrate | 0.62 Good | 0.62 Good | mg/L | < 50 |
| pH | 0.05 Outside range | 0.05 Outside range | µg/L | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Sodium | 47 Good | 47 Good | mg/L | < 180 |
| Sulfate | 42.7 Good | 42.7 Good | mg/L | < 500 |
| Total Chlorine | 0.3 Good | 0.3 Good | mg/L | < 5 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 263 Good | 263 Good | mg/L | < 600 |
| Turbidity | 0.1 Good | 0.1 Good | NTU | < 5 |
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