Canberra water analysis

[Chris]

This is driving me nuts! I cannot find a decent water analysis for Canberra.

The ACTEW one is near useless. Does anyone either (a) have a typical water analysis for Canberra, or (b) know the results for the following things:

pH
calcium
magnesium
sodium
SO4
chlorine
HCO3?

[Tourist]

I think some members of the Canberra Brewers would have that info.

[James L]

just call the water corp... they have water analysis info available to the public.. they'll fax one to you...

[Chris]

No-one seems to know, and ACTEW won't answer the phone. This is really irritating!

[James L]

There should be some info on the website...

http://www.actewagl.com.au/water/facts/performance.aspx

try the july 2008 report... i didnt open it (cos my pdf reader is playing up), but it should have some info...

[Chris]

Tried that. The only thing seems to be this link, which is of no real use to me:

http://www.actewagl.com.au/water/qualit ... ition.aspx

[Trough Lolly]

I've posted this question on the club's website....we'll see how it goes.

Cheers,
TL

[Chris]

Thanks. I've been a member 2 years, and I still haven't gotten access to the Canberra brewer's forum!

[James L]

I'm one the case... managed to get through and told them i worked for CSIRO land and water and needed a water quality analysis pronto...

If you could tell me which susburb.. that would help... narrow it down a bit.. cos different areas get their water from different reserviours...

[drsmurto]

I'm one the case... managed to get through and told them i worked for CSIRO land and water and needed a water quality analysis pronto...

If you could tell me which susburb.. that would help... narrow it down a bit.. cos different areas get their water from different reserviours...

Hehe. Used that line when ringing up SA Water to get a report. Even thru the title at them. Funnily enough i was actually working for CSIRO L&W at the time!

[Chris]

Nice work! I'm in the Belconnen area.

[James L]

Ha... sprung... she asked what it was about... and i couldnt think of any excuse... so i said brewing...

she did wonder why someone from WA was calling abour canberra water too.... but she did say she would find out what she can about:

calcium
magnesium,
sodium,
total hardness,
sulphates,
chlorine, and
pH...

she also said that they would be ranges... so you'll need to get the average from the data when/if she sends it...

she also said if you were really worried about you water quality, maybe you should get it tested yourself... but screw that...

[drsmurto]

I did.

No, i didnt screw it....

I tested the water that comes out of the tap at my place as well as my rain water. Even did a few other peoples rainwater but since leaving CSIRO (best thing i ever did) i dont have access to the instrument (ICP-OES) anymore.

[Tourist]

Thanks. I've been a member 2 years, and I still haven't gotten access to the Canberra brewer's forum!

webmaster@canberrabrewers.org

They will sort you out.

[Chris]

Like the last two times?

I should just go to another meeting- haven't been for a while.

[James L]

OK... got some info...
Min, Max , Average
pH (pH units) 7.1, 9.2 , 7.89
Sulphate (mg/L) 4 , 27 , 13.23
Total hardness (mg/L) 31.1, 71.8, 49.47,
Dissolved Ca (mg/L) 10 , 22 , 15.62
Dissolved Mg (mg/L) 0.98, 4.9 , 2.53
Dissolved Na (mg/L) 3.4, 8.1 , 5.10

This is values and averages taken from the begining of last year to now...

Hope thats a bit clearer...

[Chris]

Thanks for that James. Every bit of information helps.

[Trough Lolly]

Amazing! We get our local water info from a helpful source....in Perth!

Chris - PM me if you have no joy in getting onto the forum...

Cheers,
TL / Bro Stout Canberra Brewers.

[Trough Lolly]

OK... got some info...
Min, Max , Average
pH (pH units) 7.1, 9.2 , 7.89
Sulphate (mg/L) 4 , 27 , 13.23
Total hardness (mg/L) 31.1, 71.8, 49.47,
Dissolved Ca (mg/L) 10 , 22 , 15.62
Dissolved Mg (mg/L) 0.98, 4.9 , 2.53
Dissolved Na (mg/L) 3.4, 8.1 , 5.10

This is values and averages taken from the begining of last year to now...

Hope thats a bit clearer...

Ok gang, beerquiz time! What well known brewing city is this water profile closely aligned to (no points if you answer "Canberra")!!

Cheers,
TL

[Chris]

Ahhh! Now I know who you are!!! You're Brother Stout!

See you at the next meeting (if you are there).