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Chemical and radiological parameters

The reporting levels are based on Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (2004). Results should not exceed the reporting levels. Sampling is conducted at headworks reservoirs.

Parameter
Reporting Level mg/L
Total number of Analyses
Exceed Reporting Level
No (%)
Arsenic 0.007 38 0
Cadmium 0.002 38 0
Chromium 0.05 38 0
Copper 1 38 0
Cyanide 0.08 38 0
Lead 0.01 38 0
Mercury 0.001 38 0
Selenium 0.01 38 0
Zinc 3 38 0
     
Chloride 250 38 0
Hardness 200 38 0
Nitrate (as N) 50 38 0
Sodium 180 38 0
Sulphate 250 38 0
       
Total Alkalinity * 38  
Calcium * 38  
Magnesium * 38  
Silica * 38  
Total Organic Carbon * 48  
Total Phosphorus * 38  
Total Solids * 87  
* Items have not had a reporting level set but are monitored for operational purposes
Parameter
Reporting Level Bq/L
Total number of Analyses
Exceed Reporting Level
No (%)
Radioactivity - alpha 0.1 18 0
  - beta 0.1 18 0