Figtree Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
143.9 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
A$0.25
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 Figtree, your appliances are currently losing 10% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Figtree | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -18% |
| Washing Machine | 10.7 yrs | 12 yrs | -11% |
| Water Heater | 12.5 yrs | 15 yrs | -17% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Figtree compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Figtree, New South Wales | 77.5 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Casino, New South Wales | 30.5 mg/L | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Goonellabah, New South Wales | 69.5 mg/L | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Mudgeeraba, Queensland | 295.5 mg/L | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Robina, Queensland | 288 mg/L | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Figtree compares to the Australia average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Figtree | 77.5 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| Australia National Avg | 125 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Boronia Top Rated | 5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Figtree's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Figtree's drinking water is supplied by Kyogle Council, drawing from local Northern Rivers catchment dams and weirs in the Border Ranges volcanic highland for the Kyogle LGA in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. Water hardness in Figtree is measured at 77.5 mg/L — classified as slightly hard — within the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) aesthetic guideline of 200 mg/L published by NHMRC. Figtree — a small Northern Rivers community in the Kyogle LGA of far north-east NSW adjacent to the Queensland border, situated in the lush subtropical hinterland of the Border Ranges National Park rainforest corridor, close to the Richmond River tributaries, and typical of the small agricultural and residential localities of the Kyogle LGA highlands — receives slightly elevated supply from the Northern Rivers volcanic highland catchment system.
Figtree's slightly elevated hardness reflects the moderately soft character of the Border Ranges volcanic highland catchment geology supplying the Kyogle Council water infrastructure. The Border Ranges are formed from ancient Cenozoic volcanic shield basalts and rhyolites of the Tweed Shield volcanic province — chemically reactive terrain contributing moderate dissolved calcium and magnesium from the basaltic rock profile. The Figtree Kyogle LGA Northern Rivers distribution at 77.5 mg/L and TDS 143.9 mg/L reflects the slightly elevated mineralisation characteristic of volcanic highland catchments in the far north-east NSW Northern Rivers region.
Figtree residents can expect low to moderate limescale accumulation on taps and in kettles — descaling every two to three months is typically adequate. Hot water systems accumulate modest scale. The low lead reading (0.002 mg/L) is excellent. Kyogle Council provides water quality information, with all ADWG health standards consistently met. Figtree's Northern Rivers subtropical highland community and the Border Ranges National Park rainforest corridor benefit from a safe supply meeting all ADWG standards.
Geology & Source: Supplied by Kyogle Council from local Northern Rivers catchment dams in the Border Ranges volcanic highland — the Figtree Kyogle LGA Northern Rivers NSW regional supply carries slightly hard water at 77.5 mg/L with TDS of 143.9 mg/L, reflecting the moderately soft character of the Northern Rivers volcanic and basaltic catchment geology of the Border Ranges National Park highland supply zone.