Narembeen
Goldfields and Agricultural Region · Western Australia · Reporting period 2023-2024
The verdict
Narembeen's water is much softer and purer than most other localities in the Goldfields and Agricultural Region.
At a glance
Position within the Goldfields and Agricultural Region
Purity
By-products & nitrate
Purer than 75% of Goldfields and Agricultural Region supplies
Clarity
Turbidity, colour, metals
About average for the Goldfields and Agricultural Region
Taste
Sodium, chloride, TDS
Fresher than 72% of Goldfields and Agricultural Region supplies
Hardness
Calcium & magnesium
Softer than 90% of Goldfields and Agricultural Region supplies
pH balance
How close to neutral (7.0)
About average for the Goldfields and Agricultural Region
Full readings
Typical (mean) value at Narembeen versus the Goldfields and Agricultural Region average.
Purity & health
| Parameter | Narembeen | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trihalomethanes (THMs) | 0.02 | 0.03 | mg/L |
| Nitrate | 0.90 | 2.5 | mg/L |
Clarity & appearance
| Parameter | Narembeen | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | 0.02 | 0.02 | mg/L |
| Iron | 0.01 | 0.01 | mg/L |
Taste & saltiness
| Parameter | Narembeen | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 113 | 113 | mg/L |
| Chloride | 200 | 197 | mg/L |
| Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) | 468 | 475 | mg/L |
| Sulphate | 30.0 | 30.6 | mg/L |
Hardness & scale
| Parameter | Narembeen | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 99.0 | 103 | mg/L |
| Alkalinity | 66.0 | 69.6 | mg/L |
| Silica | 4.9 | 7.0 | mg/L |
pH balance
| Parameter | Narembeen | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| pHAbove ADWG | 8.6 | 8.5 | pH units |
Compare nearby
All of Goldfields and Agricultural Region →Data & methodology
Data source: Water Corporation of WA Drinking Water Quality Annual Report 2023-2024.
Regional ranking: Each measured parameter is ranked against every other locality in the Goldfields and Agricultural Region using the typical (mean) reading. Lower readings rank better, except pH where the score is distance from neutral (7).
ADWG safety check: Every reading is independently checked against the NHMRC Australian Drinking Water Guidelines; any value above the limit is flagged regardless of how it compares to neighbours.