The Lakes vs Wundowie
Side-by-side tap water quality comparison
Which suburb has better water?
It's very close! The Lakes scores 8.5/10 and Wundowie scores 8.5/10. 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 | The Lakes | Wundowie | Unit | ADWG Guideline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 67 Measured | 73 Measured | mg/L CaCO3 | No limit |
| Aluminium | 0.019 Good | 0.009 Good | mg/L | < 0.2 |
| Chloride | 200 Good | 190 Good | mg/L | < 250 |
| Colour | 1 Good | 1 Good | HU | < 15 |
| Fluoride | 0.83 Good | 0.82 Good | mg/L | < 1.5 |
| Hardness | 98 Good | 104 Good | mg/L CaCO3 | < 200 |
| Iron | 0.006 Good | 0.005 Good | mg/L | < 0.3 |
| Manganese | 0.002 Good | 0.002 Good | mg/L | < 0.1 |
| Nitrate | 0.4 Good | 0.4 Good | mg/L | < 50 |
| pH | 8.55 Outside range | 8.54 Outside range | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Sodium | 113 Good | 110 Good | mg/L | < 180 |
| Sulfate | 30 Good | 31 Good | mg/L | < 500 |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 470 Good | 469 Good | mg/L | < 600 |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.021 Good | 0.032 Good | mg/L | < 0.25 |
| Turbidity | 0.1 Good | 0.1 Good | NTU | < 5 |
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