Adelaide River vs Garawa

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Adelaide River vs Garawa
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Adelaide River, NT

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by Power and Water Corporation

Garawa, NT

8.8

Quality Score

Supplied by Power and Water Corporation

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Which suburb has better water?

Adelaide River has better water quality with a score of 9.5/10 compared to Garawa's 8.8/10. Garawa has softer water (6 vs 112 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 Adelaide River is 1 mg/L — above the taste threshold. That pool smell in every glass is real.

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

Adelaide River, NT

Garawa, NT

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Adelaide River

112 Higher

Garawa

6 Lower

pH Level

Adelaide River

7.6 Normal

Garawa

5.8 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Adelaide River

0.36 Higher

Garawa

0.11 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Adelaide River

1 Same

Garawa

1 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Adelaide River	Garawa	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	130 Measured	—	mg/L CaCO3	No limit
Aluminium	0.02 Good	0.02 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	0.0064 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	22 Good	12 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	2 Good	2 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	8.1 Measured	—	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.1 Good	0.2 Good	mg/L	< 2
Fluoride	0.36 Good	0.11 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	112 Good	6 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Magnesium	22 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.012 Good	0.005 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.6 Normal	5.8 Outside range	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sulfate	0.003 Good	—	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	48 Good	—	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	1.5 Good	—	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.011 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.