Port Kennedy vs Shoalwater
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
It's very close! Port Kennedy scores 9.3/10 and Shoalwater scores 9.3/10. 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 | Port Kennedy | Shoalwater | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 174 Measured | 174 Measured | mg/L CaCO3 | No limit |
| Aluminium | 0.008 Good | 0.008 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Chloride | 157 Good | 157 Good | mg/L | < 250 |
| Colour | 1 Good | 1 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Fluoride | 0.84 Good | 0.84 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Hardness | 204 Exceeds | 204 Exceeds | mg/L CaCO3 | < 200 |
| Iron | 0.017 Good | 0.017 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Manganese | 0.007 Good | 0.007 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| Nitrate | 7.5 Good | 7.5 Good | mg/L | < 50 |
| pH | 7.64 Normal | 7.64 Normal | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Sodium | 82 Good | 82 Good | mg/L | < 180 |
| Sulfate | 14 Good | 14 Good | mg/L | < 500 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 576 Near limit | 576 Near limit | mg/L | < 600 |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.053 Good | 0.053 Good | mg/L | < 0.25 |
| Turbidity | 0.3 Good | 0.3 Good | NTU | < 5 |
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