“Coliforms are Gram-negative, non-spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria that are capable of aerobic and facultative anaerobic growth in the presence of bile salts or other surface active agents with similar growth-inhibiting properties. They are found in large numbers in the faeces of humans and other warm-blooded animals, but many species also occur in the environment.
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 2011
Thallon (Queensland) – Sodium
2015/16: Thallon (Queensland) Sodium 270mg/L (maximum), 257.33mg/L (average)
2016/17: Thallon (Queensland) Sodium 280mg/L (maximum), 270mg/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
Thallon – Queensland – Total Dissolved Solids
2015/16: Thallon (Queensland) – Total Dissolved Solids 665mg/L (Maximum Level) 640mg/L (average)
2016/17: Thallon (Queensland) – Total Dissolved Solids 699mg/L (Maximum Level) 668.5mg/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
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.
Thallon (Queensland) – Iron
2015/16: Thallon (Queensland) – Iron 0.9mg/L (Highest level only)
https://www.balonne.qld.gov.au/documents/43835162/3fd01eb5-d54f-47c8-a82c-6fde19dd1c50
Based on aesthetic considerations (precipitation of iron from solution and taste),
the concentration of iron in drinking water should not exceed 0.3 mg/L.
No health-based guideline value has been set for iron.
Iron has a taste threshold of about 0.3 mg/L in water, and becomes objectionable above 3 mg/L. High iron concentrations give water an undesirable rust-brown appearance and can cause staining of laundry and plumbing fittings, fouling of ion-exchange softeners, and blockages in irrigation systems. Growths of iron bacteria, which concentrate iron, may cause taste and odour problems and lead to pipe restrictions, blockages and corrosion. ADWG 2011