Albion Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.5
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
174.4 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
A$0.29
energy & soap waste
Source: BOM National Performance Report & ADWG · Updated 2026
0–60
mg/L
Soft
61–120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121–180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Albion Park, your appliances are currently losing 12% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Albion Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 6.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -22% |
| Washing Machine | 10.2 yrs | 12 yrs | -15% |
| Water Heater | 12 yrs | 15 yrs | -20% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Albion Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Albion Park, New South Wales | 91 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Dapto, New South Wales | 20.5 mg/L | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Figtree, New South Wales | 60 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Wollongong city centre, New South Wales | 79.5 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Wollongong, New South Wales | 35 mg/L | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Albion Park compares to the Australia average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Albion Park | 91 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| Australia National Avg | 125 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Boronia Top Rated | 5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Albion Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Albion Park's drinking water is supplied by Sydney Water via the Illawarra Water Supply System, incorporating the Avon Dam and Fitzroy Falls Reservoir (Wingecarribee–Shoalhaven catchment) blend for the Shellharbour City LGA in the Illawarra region south of Wollongong in New South Wales. Water hardness in Albion Park is measured at 91 mg/L — classified as slightly hard — within the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) aesthetic guideline of 200 mg/L published by NHMRC. Albion Park — a large outer Shellharbour LGA residential and commercial community on the Illawarra coastal plain south of Wollongong, known for the Albion Park Rail aerodrome precinct, the Tongarra Road commercial strip, and the residential communities adjacent to the Illawarra Escarpment — receives slightly elevated supply from the Illawarra Water Supply System catchment blend.
Albion Park's slightly elevated hardness reflects the moderately mineralised character of the Avon Dam and Fitzroy Falls Reservoir (Wingecarribee–Shoalhaven) catchments feeding Sydney Water's Illawarra Water Supply System. These catchments drain the Southern Highlands plateau — Triassic Hawkesbury Sandstone and alluvial terrain of the Wingecarribee River tableland — contributing moderate dissolved calcium and minerals before Illawarra WTP treatment. The Albion Park Shellharbour Illawarra distribution at 91 mg/L and TDS 174.4 mg/L reflects the slightly elevated mineralisation of the Southern Highlands catchment blend for the Shellharbour LGA coastal plain.
Albion Park residents can expect occasional moderate limescale on taps and in kettles — descaling every two to three months is typically adequate. Hot water systems benefit from periodic inspection. The elevated lead reading (0.003 mg/L) warrants briefly running the cold tap before use. Sydney Water provides water quality information at sydneywater.com.au, with all ADWG health standards consistently met. Albion Park's Illawarra coastal plain residential community and the Tongarra Road commercial precinct benefit from a safe supply meeting all ADWG standards.
Geology & Source: Supplied by Sydney Water from the Illawarra Water Supply System incorporating the Avon Dam and Fitzroy Falls Reservoir (Wingecarribee–Shoalhaven catchment) blend — the Albion Park Shellharbour Illawarra outer NSW supply carries slightly hard water at 91 mg/L with TDS of 174.4 mg/L, reflecting the moderately mineralised Wingecarribee–Shoalhaven upland catchment geology of the Illawarra Water Supply System.