Water hardness & quality in Meckering
6405 · Goldfields and Agricultural Region · Reporting period 2023-2024
Reported by Water Corporation as the “Greater Meckering” supply.
The verdict
Meckering's water is much fresher and much softer than most other localities in the Goldfields and Agricultural Region.
Water hardness
Moderately hard99mg/L
Some scale builds up over time on kettles and shower heads. Most homes don't need a softener.
Measured at the Meckering supply.
ADWG aesthetic guideline: 200 mg/L. Hardness affects scale and taste, not safety.
Compare water hardness across WA →At a glance
Position within the Goldfields and Agricultural Region
Purity
By-products & nitrate
Purer than 82% of Goldfields and Agricultural Region supplies
Clarity
Turbidity, colour, metals
About average for the Goldfields and Agricultural Region
Taste
Sodium, chloride, TDS
Fresher than 95% of Goldfields and Agricultural Region supplies
Hardness
Calcium & magnesium
Softer than 91% 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 Meckering versus the Goldfields and Agricultural Region average.
Purity & health
| Parameter | Meckering | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trihalomethanes (THMs) | 0.02 | 0.03 | mg/L |
| Nitrate | 0.40 | 2.5 | mg/L |
Clarity & appearance
| Parameter | Meckering | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | 0.01 | 0.01 | mg/L |
Taste & saltiness
| Parameter | Meckering | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 105 | 113 | mg/L |
| Chloride | 193 | 197 | mg/L |
| Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) | 453 | 475 | mg/L |
| Sulphate | 29.0 | 30.6 | mg/L |
Hardness & scale
| Parameter | Meckering | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 99.0 | 103 | mg/L |
| Alkalinity | 65.0 | 69.6 | mg/L |
| Silica | 4.9 | 7.0 | mg/L |
pH balance
| Parameter | Meckering | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| pHAbove ADWG | 8.6 | 8.5 | pH units |
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All of Goldfields and Agricultural Region →Common questions
Is the tap water in Meckering safe to drink?
In the 2023-2024 reporting year, Meckering's supply met the NHMRC Australian Drinking Water Guidelines health limits for every parameter with published data.
How hard is the water in Meckering?
Meckering's water averages 99 mg/L of hardness (as calcium carbonate), which is moderately hard. That's softer than most of the Goldfields and Agricultural Region. Some scale builds up over time on kettles and shower heads. Most homes don't need a softener.
Is Meckering's water fluoridated?
Yes — Water Corporation fluoridates the Meckering supply. Fluoride averaged 0.85 mg/L in 2023-2024, within the ADWG limit of 1.5 mg/L.
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.