Batchelor (Northern Territory) Hardness

2006/07: Batchelor Hardness 202mg/L

2007/08: Batchelor Hardness 201mg/L

2011/12: Batchelor Hardness 200mg/L

2012/13: Batchelor Hardness 252mg/L

2014/15: Batchelor Hardness 215mg/L

2015/16: Batchelor Hardness 225mg/L

2020/21: Batchelor Hardness 200mg/L (max), 200mg/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.”

Australian Drinking Water Guidelines 2011

2006/21 – Batchelor (Northern Territory) – Hardness

Batchelor (Northern Territory) Hardness

2006/07: Batchelor Hardness 202mg/L

2007/08: Batchelor Hardness 201mg/L

2011/12: Batchelor Hardness 200mg/L

2012/13: Batchelor Hardness 252mg/L

2014/15: Batchelor Hardness 215mg/L

2015/16: Batchelor Hardness 225mg/L

2020/21: Batchelor Hardness 200mg/L (max), 200mg/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.”

Australian Drinking Water Guidelines 2011