Water hardness & quality in Peppermint Grove Beach
6271 · South West Region · Reporting period 2023-2024
Reported by Water Corporation as the “Peppermint Grove” supply.
The verdict
Peppermint Grove Beach's water is broadly typical for the South West Region — no strong outliers in either direction.
Water hardness
Soft55mg/L
Little to no scale on kettles, shower screens or appliances, and soap lathers easily. A water softener isn't needed.
Measured at the Peppermint Grove Beach 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 South West Region
Clarity
Turbidity, colour, metals
About average for the South West Region
Taste
Sodium, chloride, TDS
About average for the South West Region
Hardness
Calcium & magnesium
About average for the South West Region
pH balance
How close to neutral (7.0)
About average for the South West Region
Full readings
Typical (mean) value at Peppermint Grove Beach versus the South West Region average.
Clarity & appearance
| Parameter | Peppermint Grove Beach | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | 0.04 | 0.05 | mg/L |
Taste & saltiness
| Parameter | Peppermint Grove Beach | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 46.0 | 58.5 | mg/L |
| Chloride | 60.0 | 98.2 | mg/L |
| Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) | 278 | 324 | mg/L |
| Sulphate | 16.0 | 16.9 | mg/L |
Hardness & scale
| Parameter | Peppermint Grove Beach | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 55.0 | 83.9 | mg/L |
| Alkalinity | 86.0 | 81.8 | mg/L |
| Silica | 14.5 | 11.0 | mg/L |
pH balance
| Parameter | Peppermint Grove Beach | Region avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.2 | 7.7 | pH units |
Compare nearby
All of South West Region →Suburbs near Peppermint Grove Beach
These suburbs aren't individually tested — Peppermint Grove Beach is their closest monitored supply point.
Common questions
Is the tap water in Peppermint Grove Beach safe to drink?
In the 2023-2024 reporting year, Peppermint Grove Beach's supply met the NHMRC Australian Drinking Water Guidelines health limits for every parameter with published data.
How hard is the water in Peppermint Grove Beach?
Peppermint Grove Beach's water averages 55 mg/L of hardness (as calcium carbonate), which is soft. That's about average for the South West Region. Little to no scale on kettles, shower screens or appliances, and soap lathers easily. A water softener isn't needed.
Is Peppermint Grove Beach's water fluoridated?
No — the Peppermint Grove Beach supply isn't fluoridated. Naturally occurring fluoride averaged 0.23 mg/L in 2023-2024.
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 South 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.