Nilgen (Ocean Farms)
Mid West Region · Western Australia · Reporting period 2023-2024
The verdict
Nilgen (Ocean Farms)'s water is fresher than most other localities in the Mid West Region.
At a glance
Position within the Mid West Region
Purity
By-products & nitrate
About average for the Mid West Region
Taste
Sodium, chloride, TDS
Fresher than 84% of Mid West Region supplies
Hardness
Calcium & magnesium
About average for the Mid West Region
pH balance
How close to neutral (7.0)
About average for the Mid West Region
Full readings
Typical (mean) value at Nilgen (Ocean Farms) versus the Mid West Region average.
Purity & health
| Parameter | Nilgen (Ocean Farms) | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trihalomethanes (THMs) | 0.00 | 0.02 | mg/L |
| Nitrate | 24.2 | 11.4 | mg/L |
Taste & saltiness
| Parameter | Nilgen (Ocean Farms) | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 72.0 | 165 | mg/L |
| Chloride | 110 | 275 | mg/L |
| Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)Above ADWG | 559 | 671 | mg/L |
| Sulphate | 16.0 | 35.5 | mg/L |
Hardness & scale
| Parameter | Nilgen (Ocean Farms) | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| HardnessAbove ADWG | 205 | 134 | mg/L |
| Alkalinity | 195 | 88.0 | mg/L |
| Silica | 17.0 | 30.0 | mg/L |
pH balance
| Parameter | Nilgen (Ocean Farms) | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 | 7.5 | pH units |
Compare nearby
All of Mid West 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 Mid West 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.