Nelson Bay vs Shoal Bay
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
It's very close! Nelson Bay scores 9.6/10 and Shoal Bay scores 9.6/10. 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 | Nelson Bay | Shoal Bay | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | 0.045 Good | 0.045 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Colour | 5 Good | 5 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Copper | 0.006 Good | 0.006 Good | mg/L | < 2 |
| Fluoride | 0.95 Good | 0.95 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Iron | 0.031 Good | 0.031 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Lead | 0 Good | 0 Good | mg/L | < 0.01 |
| Manganese | 0.003 Good | 0.003 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| Pfbs | 0.002 Measured | 0.002 Measured | µg/L | No limit |
| Pfhxs | 0.002 Measured | 0.002 Measured | µg/L | No limit |
| PFOA | 0.002 Good | 0.002 Good | µg/L | < 0.56 |
| PFOS | 0.002 Good | 0.002 Good | µg/L | < 0.07 |
| pH | 7.51 Normal | 7.51 Normal | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Total Chlorine | 1.29 Good | 1.29 Good | mg/L | < 5 |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.042 Good | 0.042 Good | mg/L | < 0.25 |
| Turbidity | 0.2 Good | 0.2 Good | NTU | < 5 |
| Zinc | 0.002 Measured | 0.002 Measured | mg/L | No limit |
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