Adelaide vs Pt Elliot

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Adelaide vs Pt Elliot
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Pt Elliot, SA

8.7

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Adelaide scores 9.0/10 and Pt Elliot scores 8.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Pt Elliot's water is hard at 138 mg/L — you're cleaning scale off things that shouldn't need cleaning.

At this level, you'll see white rings inside the kettle, cloudy spots on glassware, and shampoo that never lathers properly. Over 5–10 years, scale slowly kills heating elements in your hot water system and dishwasher — the damage is invisible until they fail 2–3 years early. Boiling doesn't help; it concentrates the minerals.

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Visual comparison

Adelaide, SA

Pt Elliot, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Adelaide

97 Lower

Pt Elliot

138 Higher

pH Level

Adelaide

0.05 Outside range

Pt Elliot

8.6 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Adelaide

0.4 Lower

Pt Elliot

0.7 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Adelaide

0.3 Higher

Pt Elliot

0.1 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Adelaide	Pt Elliot	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	62 Measured	76 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.031 Good	0.041 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	20.6 Measured	29.6 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	89 Good	156 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	2 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0319 Good	0.0122 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.4 Good	0.7 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.3 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	97 Good	138 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0225 Good	0.0039 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0002 Good	0.0001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	11.06 Measured	15.7 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0015 Good	0.002 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.46 Good	1.01 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	8.6 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	53.5 Good	103.2 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	36.3 Good	70.8 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	0.4 Good	3.2 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	300 Good	480 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.1 Good	0.1 Good	NTU	< 5

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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 SA Water. 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.