Balaclava vs Caulfield North

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Balaclava vs Caulfield North
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Balaclava, VIC

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by South East Water

Caulfield North, VIC

9.3

Quality Score

Supplied by South East Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Balaclava scores 9.5/10 and Caulfield North scores 9.3/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Caulfield North is 0.66 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

Balaclava, VIC

Caulfield North, VIC

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Balaclava

13 Higher

Caulfield North

11 Lower

pH Level

Balaclava

7.4 Normal

Caulfield North

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Fluoride (mg/L)

Balaclava

0.8 Higher

Caulfield North

0.77 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Balaclava

0.65 Lower

Caulfield North

0.66 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Balaclava	Caulfield North	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Colour	2 Good	7.2 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	—	0.015 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	—	MPN/100mL	< 0
Electrical Conductivity	65 Measured	—		No limit
Fluoride	0.8 Good	0.77 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.65 Good	0.66 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	13 Good	11 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.06 Good	0.08 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	—	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Manganese	0.017 Good	0.004 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.4 Normal	—	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	4.9 Good	—	mg/L	< 180
Total Chlorine	0.8 Good	—	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	0.046 Good	0.049 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	2 Good	2 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 South East 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.