Casino Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.1
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
50.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
A$0.10
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 Casino, your appliances are currently losing 4% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Casino | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 8.6 yrs | 8.5 yrs | — |
| Washing Machine | 12.5 yrs | 12 yrs | — |
| Water Heater | 14.4 yrs | 15 yrs | -4% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Casino compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Casino, New South Wales | 30.5 mg/L | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Goonellabah, New South Wales | 69.5 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Figtree, New South Wales | 77.5 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Banora Point, New South Wales | 184.5 mg/L | 🔴 Very Hard | reservoir |
| Elanora, Queensland | 269 mg/L | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Casino compares to the Australia average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Casino | 30.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
| Australia National Avg | 125 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Boronia Top Rated | 5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
Bring Boronia-quality water to your Casino home
Shop water softeners on Amazon.com →
What Makes Casino's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Casino's drinking water is supplied by Richmond Valley Council, drawing from the Richmond River at Casino via the Casino Water Treatment Plant for the Richmond Valley Council LGA regional distribution in northern New South Wales. Water hardness in Casino is measured at 30.5 mg/L — classified as soft, at the ADWG soft threshold — well below the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) aesthetic guideline of 200 mg/L published by NHMRC. Casino — a prosperous regional town on the Richmond River in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, known as the 'Beef Capital of Australia' for its livestock and cattle industry, home to the Casino Beef Week festival, the Richmond River willow-lined town centre, the Richmond Valley Council civic and administrative hub, and the Northern Rivers regional agricultural community — receives very soft supply consistent with the low-mineralisation character of the Richmond River Northern Rivers catchment.
Casino's very soft supply reflects the minimal dissolved mineral content of the Richmond River catchment at the Casino Water Treatment Plant intake. The Richmond River drains the New England Tablelands via Tenterfield Creek and the granite, basalt, and metamorphic terrain of the Northern Tablelands — chemically resistant rock types contributing negligible dissolved minerals to the river supply. At 30.5 mg/L and TDS 50.3 mg/L, Casino's Northern Rivers regional supply is among the softest in rural NSW, reflecting the naturally soft character of the upper Richmond River catchment from the highly resistant geological terrain of the New England Tablelands and Northern Tablelands volcanic basement.
Casino residents enjoy very low limescale accumulation on taps and in kettles — descaling every two to three months is typically adequate. Hot water systems accumulate minimal scale. The very low lead reading (0.001 mg/L) is excellent. Richmond Valley Council provides water quality information online, with all ADWG health standards consistently met. Casino's Richmond River agricultural community and the Northern Rivers beef industry hub benefits from this soft, clean supply meeting all ADWG standards.
Geology & Source: Supplied by Richmond Valley Council from the Richmond River at Casino via the Casino Water Treatment Plant — the Casino Northern Rivers regional supply carries soft water at 30.5 mg/L with very low TDS of 50.3 mg/L, reflecting the minimal mineralisation character of the Richmond River Northern Rivers catchment draining the New England Tablelands granite and basalt terrain at Casino.