2006/22 – Imangara (Northern Territory) – E.coli, Uranium, Hardness

Imangara – E.coli

2006/07: Imangara E.coli 3 positive detections. 92.1% within trigger level

“E.coli

Thermotolerant coliforms are a sub-group of coliforms that are able to grow at 44.5 ± 0.2°C. E. coli is the most common thermotolerant coliform present in faeces and is regarded as the most specific indicator of recent faecal contamination because generally it is not capable of growth in the environment. In contrast, some other thermotolerant coliforms (including strains of Klebsiella, Citrobacter and Enterobacter) are able to grow in the environment and their presence is not necessarily related to faecal contamination. While tests for thermotolerant coliforms can be simpler than for E. coli, E. coli is considered a superior indicator for detecting faecal contamination…” ADWG

Imangara (Northern Territory) – Uranium

2019/20: Imangara (Northern Territory) – Uranium 0.016mg/L

Uranium (Information Sourced From 2011 Australian Drinking Water Guidelines)
“Based on health considerations, the concentration of uranium in drinking water should not exceed 0.02 mg/L.”

Imangara (Northern Territory) Hardness

2007/08: Imangara Hardness 285mg/L

2008/09: Imangara Hardness 285mg/L

2013/14: Imangara Hardness 200mg/L

2015/16: Imangara Hardness 266mg/L

2016/17: Imangara Hardness 274mg/L

2021/22: Imangara Hardness 300mg/L (av.)

GUIDELINE

“To minimise undesirable build‑up of scale in hot water systems, total hardness (as calcium
carbonate) in drinking water should not exceed 200 mg/L.

Hard water requires more soap than soft water to obtain a lather. It can also cause scale to form on hot water pipes and fittings. Hardness is caused primarily by the presence of calcium and magnesium ions, although other cations such as strontium, iron, manganese and barium can also contribute.”