2015/17 – St. George (Queensland) – Sodium, Total Dissolved Solids

St. George (Queensland) – Sodium

2015/16:  St. George (Queensland)  Sodium 210mg/L (maximum), 209.33mg/L (average)

2016/17:  St. George (Queensland)  Sodium 210mg/L (maximum), 209.5mg/L (average)

https://www.balonne.qld.gov.au/documents/43835162/3fd01eb5-d54f-47c8-a82c-6fde19dd1c50

https://www.balonne.qld.gov.au/documents/43835162/3d39e5fe-8f36-4754-aa09-f889052d34f9

“Based on aesthetic considerations (taste), the concentration of sodium in drinking water
should not exceed 180 mg/L….The sodium ion is widespread in water due to the high solubility of sodium salts and the abundance of mineral deposits. Near coastal areas, windborne sea spray can make an important contribution either by fallout onto land surfaces where it can drain to drinking water sources, or from washout by rain. Apart from saline intrusion and natural contamination, water treatment chemicals, domestic water softeners and
sewage effluent can contribute to the sodium content of drinking water.” ADWG 2011

St George – Queensland – Total Dissolved Solids

2015/16: St. George (Queensland) – Total Dissolved Solids 557mg/L (Maximum Level) 553.33 (average)

2016/17: St. George (Queensland) – Total Dissolved Solids 558mg/L (Maximum Level) 552.75 (average)

https://www.balonne.qld.gov.au/documents/43835162/3fd01eb5-d54f-47c8-a82c-6fde19dd1c50

https://www.balonne.qld.gov.au/documents/43835162/3d39e5fe-8f36-4754-aa09-f889052d34f9

GUIDELINE

“No specific health guideline value is provided for total dissolved solids (TDS), as there are no
health effects directly attributable to TDS. However for good palatability total dissolved solids
in drinking water should not exceed 600 mg/L.