Acacia Hills vs Kings Canyon

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Acacia Hills vs Kings Canyon
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Acacia Hills, NT

9.3

Quality Score

Supplied by Power and Water Corporation

Kings Canyon, NT

8.8

Quality Score

Supplied by Power and Water Corporation

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Which suburb has better water?

Acacia Hills has better water quality with a score of 9.3/10 compared to Kings Canyon's 8.8/10. Acacia Hills has softer water (39 vs 377 mg/L).

Based on ADWG compliance across all measured parameters. Both suburbs receive treated, safe drinking water.

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Acacia Hills is 3 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

Chlorine is added on purpose (kills bugs in the pipes), but by the time it reaches your tap it ruins everything you taste. Tea takes on a medicinal edge. Kids turn down water and drink juice or soft drink instead. The usual family fix is bottled water, but a simple carbon filter is the cleaner daily habit. Worse, many filter pitchers go in the fridge and get ignored because they're slow.

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Visual comparison

Acacia Hills, NT

Kings Canyon, NT

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Acacia Hills

39 Lower

Kings Canyon

377 Higher

pH Level

Acacia Hills

7.3 Normal

Kings Canyon

7 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Acacia Hills

0.79 Higher

Kings Canyon

0.51 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Acacia Hills

3 Higher

Kings Canyon

1 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Acacia Hills	Kings Canyon	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	35 Measured	420 Measured	mg/L CaCO3	No limit
Aluminium	0.02 Good	0.02 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	6 Measured	0.0004 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	7 Good	261 Exceeds	mg/L	< 250
Colour	3 Good	2 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	0.023 Measured	7.3 Measured	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.3 Good	0.03 Good	mg/L	< 2
Fluoride	0.79 Good	0.51 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.1 Good	0.9 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	39 Good	377 Exceeds	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.09 Good	0.05 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Magnesium	0.426 Measured	24 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.032 Good	0.005 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.3 Normal	7 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sulfate	0.008 Good	0.003 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	3 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	6.64 Good	265 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	1.3 Good	0.89 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.025 Measured	0.053 Measured	mg/L	No limit

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Disclaimer: This comparison is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or professional guidance. Data is sourced from Power and Water Corporation. Values shown are based on the most recent published water quality reports and may not reflect real-time conditions at your tap. Water quality can vary due to local plumbing, seasonal changes, and other factors. For specific health concerns, consult a qualified health professional or contact your local water utility. See our Terms of Use.