Mount Hawthorn vs West Perth
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
It's very close! Mount Hawthorn scores 9.0/10 and West Perth scores 9.2/10. 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 | Mount Hawthorn | West Perth | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 126 Measured | 55 Measured | mg/L CaCO3 | No limit |
| Aluminium | 0.008 Good | 0.009 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Chloride | 192 Good | 150 Good | mg/L | < 250 |
| Colour | 1 Good | 1 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Fluoride | 0.85 Good | 0.81 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Hardness | 106 Good | 57 Good | mg/L CaCO3 | < 200 |
| Iron | 0.037 Good | 0.046 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Manganese | 0.005 Good | 0.007 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| Nitrate | 1.3 Good | 0.2 Good | mg/L | < 50 |
| pH | 7.97 Normal | 7.95 Normal | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Sodium | 127 Good | 89 Good | mg/L | < 180 |
| Sulfate | 28 Good | 12 Good | mg/L | < 500 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 572 Near limit | 349 Good | mg/L | < 600 |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.109 Good | 0.06 Good | mg/L | < 0.25 |
| Turbidity | 0.1 Good | 0.2 Good | NTU | < 5 |
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