Camperdown Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.3
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
105.7 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
A$0.19
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 Camperdown, your appliances are currently losing 8% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Camperdown | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -11% |
| Washing Machine | 11.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -5% |
| Water Heater | 13.2 yrs | 15 yrs | -12% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Camperdown compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Camperdown, New South Wales | 59.5 mg/L | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Newtown, New South Wales | 121 mg/L | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Glebe, New South Wales | 103 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Leichhardt, New South Wales | 110 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Pyrmont, New South Wales | 88.5 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Camperdown compares to the Australia average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Camperdown | 59.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| Australia National Avg | 125 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Boronia Top Rated | 5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Camperdown's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Camperdown's drinking water is supplied by Sydney Water, treated at the Prospect Water Filtration Plant drawing predominantly from Warragamba Dam (Nepean River system) for the Inner West LGA inner western Sydney distribution in New South Wales. Water hardness in Camperdown is measured at 59.5 mg/L — classified as soft — well below the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) aesthetic guideline of 200 mg/L published by NHMRC. Camperdown — a historically significant inner western Sydney suburb in the Inner West LGA adjacent to Newtown and Glebe, known for the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Missenden Road medical and university precinct, the Camperdown Park and Victoria Park Pool foreshore, the inner western Sydney terrace house and apartment community, and the vibrant student and academic community of the University of Sydney environs — receives predominantly soft supply from the Prospect Water Filtration Plant, reflecting a minimal Hawkesbury-Nepean proportion at the inner western Camperdown Prospect distribution sub-zone.
Camperdown's soft supply reflects a predominantly Warragamba Dam contribution with minimal Hawkesbury-Nepean blending at the inner western Inner West LGA Prospect distribution sub-zone. Warragamba Dam collects rainfall from the Blue Mountains sandstone plateau and Kanangra–Boyd granite uplands — chemically resistant terrain contributing negligible dissolved minerals. At 59.5 mg/L and TDS 105.7 mg/L, Camperdown's soft supply is consistent with the Inner West LGA distribution character, reflecting the predominantly Warragamba-dominant supply routing through the inner western Sydney network.
Camperdown residents enjoy low to moderate limescale accumulation on taps and in kettles — descaling every two to three months is typically adequate. Hot water systems accumulate minimal scale. The low lead reading (0.002 mg/L) is excellent. Sydney Water provides water quality information at sydneywater.com.au, with all ADWG health standards consistently met. Camperdown's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital precinct and the University of Sydney community benefit from this soft, clean supply meeting all ADWG standards.
Geology & Source: Supplied by Sydney Water via the Prospect Water Filtration Plant drawing predominantly from Warragamba Dam — the Camperdown Inner West inner Sydney supply carries soft water at 59.5 mg/L with low TDS of 105.7 mg/L, reflecting a predominantly Warragamba-dominant supply with minimal Hawkesbury-Nepean component in the inner western Inner West LGA Camperdown Prospect distribution sub-zone.