Tap Water Quality in Ridgewood, QLD
Postcode 4563 · Supplied by Seqwater via Sunshine Coast
Quality Score
About Ridgewood
Ridgewood is a suburb of 317 residents in Queensland (postcode 4563). The median age is 49. It falls within the Seqwater area. Neighbouring suburbs include Black Mountain, Carters Ridge, Cooroy Mountain, Lake Macdonald.
Most residents own outright (46%), while 44% own their home with a mortgage, while 6% rent. The median household income is $72,748 per year. The top countries of birth for residents are United Kingdom (35%), New Zealand (33%), and United States (14%).
Tap water in Ridgewood is supplied by Seqwater. The suburb receives water via the Sunshine Coast supply zone.
Water quality summary
Based on recent water quality reports, Ridgewood achieves a WaterScore of 9.5 out of 10, rated excellent overall. Water hardness measures 52.3 mg/L, classified as soft. This is gentle on appliances and skin, with minimal limescale buildup expected. The water is fluoridated at 0.83 mg/L, within the recommended range of 0.6–1.1 mg/L for dental health, well under the ADWG maximum of 1.5 mg/L. Chlorine, used for disinfection, measures 1.6 mg/L — well within the ADWG guideline of 5 mg/L. Some residents may notice a slight taste, which can be reduced by refrigerating water or using a carbon filter. Turbidity is 0.4 NTU, indicating clear water, within the ADWG guideline of 5 NTU. E. coli was not detected in testing, meeting the ADWG standard for microbiological safety.
Compare with nearby suburbs: Black Mountain , Carters Ridge , Cooroy Mountain
Census Data
Suburb snapshot
Population
Median Age
Median Income
Owner-occupied
Recommended filters for Ridgewood
Products matched to your water profile
BRITA
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Ideal for Ridgewood — removes chlorine taste and odour.
ZeroWater
23-Cup Dispenser (incl. TDS Meter)
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Purewell
8.5L Stainless Steel Gravity System
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Ideal for Ridgewood — removes chlorine taste and odour.
Comparison
How Ridgewood compares
Compared to Queensland and national averages
| Metric | Ridgewood | QLD Avg | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 52.3 mg/L | 76.3 mg/L | 85.3 mg/L |
| pH | — | 6.2 | 7.8 |
| Fluoride | 0.83 mg/L | 0.8 mg/L | 0.7 mg/L |
| Chlorine | 1.6 mg/L | — | — |
| Turbidity | 0.4 NTU | 0.3 NTU | 0.4 NTU |
| TDS | — | — | 275.7 mg/L |
Full Results
Detailed water quality data
All values compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)
| Parameter | Value | Unit | ADWG Guideline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 0.83 | mg/L | < 1.5 | Good |
| Free Chlorine | 1.6 | mg/L | < 5 | Good |
| Monochloramine | 3.5 | mg/L | < 3 | Exceeds |
| Total Chlorine | 2.1 | mg/L | < 5 | Good |
| Bromate | 0.005 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Chlorate | 0.085 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Arsenic | 0.0005 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Cadmium | 0.0001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Chromium | 0.001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Copper | 0.001 | mg/L | < 2 | Good |
| Lead | 0.001 | mg/L | < 0.01 | Good |
| Manganese | 0.001 | mg/L | < 0.1 | Good |
| Mercury | 0.0001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Nickel | 0.001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| E. coli | 0 | CFU/100mL | < 0 | Compliant |
| Nitrate | 0.052 | mg/L | < 50 | Good |
| Nitrite | 0.004 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.0343 | mg/L | < 0.25 | Good |
| Chloride | 26.6 | mg/L | < 250 | Good |
| Hardness | 52.3 | mg/L | < 200 | Good |
| Sodium | 16.3 | mg/L | < 180 | Good |
| Aluminium | 0.008 | mg/L | < 0.2 | Good |
| Iron | 0.01 | mg/L | < 0.3 | Good |
| Zinc | 0.005 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Colour | 1 | HU | < 15 | Good |
| Turbidity | 0.4 | NTU | < 5 | Good |
| Calcium | 12.6 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Magnesium | 5.25 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Alkalinity | 49 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Conductivity | 235.6 | µS/cm | No limit | Measured |
| Temperature | 26.7 | °C | No limit | Measured |
| Ndma | 0.003 | µg/L | No limit | Measured |
Safety
Safety assessment
Of 32 parameters tested, most fall within Australian Drinking Water Guidelines with 1 exception: Monochloramine at 3.5 mg/L. E. coli was not detected, meeting the ADWG standard for microbiological safety.
Based on comparison with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)
Explained
What these numbers mean
Soft (52.3 mg/L)
Water Hardness
Your water is classified as soft, which means minimal limescale buildup on fixtures and appliances. Soap and shampoo will lather easily, and you should notice no drying effects on skin or hair. Hot water systems and kettles are unlikely to suffer scale-related efficiency losses.
Data unavailable
pH Level
pH data is not currently available for Ridgewood.
Fluoridated
Fluoride
Fluoride at 0.83 mg/L. Within the recommended 0.6–1.1 mg/L range for dental health.
Chlorine
Disinfection
Chlorine measured at 1.6 mg/L, well within the ADWG guideline of 5 mg/L. Used for disinfection to keep water safe. May affect taste slightly — refrigerating water or using a carbon filter can help.
Learn more about these measurements in our water quality glossary — including Hardness , pH , Fluoride , and ADWG guidelines .
Advice
Practical tips for residents
Reduce Chlorine Taste
Ridgewood's chlorine level is 1.6 mg/L. An activated carbon jug filter or benchtop unit can noticeably reduce chlorine taste and odour from tap water.
Soft Water Advantage
Ridgewood's water is soft at 52.3 mg/L. You can use less soap and detergent, as it lathers easily with softer water.
Fluoride in Your Water
Fluoride measures 0.83 mg/L in Ridgewood. Australian guidelines allow up to 1.5 mg/L. This is added by utilities to support dental health in the community.
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Supplier
Water utility
- Utility
- Seqwater
- Supply Zone
- Sunshine Coast
- Data Source
- Seqwater — Sunshine Coast
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Utility reports average the grid — not your home
Ridgewood's water meets ADWG standards at the source, but old pipes, roof tanks, and ageing plumbing can add lead, copper or bacteria before the water reaches your tap. These won't show up in your utility report.
Check your own tap before buying a filter or assuming the suburb average matches your home.
Tetra
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20 tests. Detects lead, copper, iron, mercury — the things utility reports miss. Mobile-app results, EPA-standard thresholds.
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Guides for the Sunshine Coast and Noosa
In-depth articles on the water supply that serves Ridgewood
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WaterScore. (2026). Tap water quality in Ridgewood, QLD [Data set]. Compiled from Seqwater data (annual report). https://waterscore.com.au/water-quality/ridgewood-qld/
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