Baringa vs Bells Creek

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Bells Creek, QLD

8.4

Quality Score

Supplied by Seqwater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Baringa scores 8.4/10 and Bells Creek scores 8.4/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Baringa is 1.6 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

Baringa, QLD

Bells Creek, QLD

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Baringa

52.3 Same

Bells Creek

52.3 Same

pH Level

Baringa

20.9 Outside range

Bells Creek

20.9 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Baringa

0.83 Same

Bells Creek

0.83 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Baringa

1.6 Same

Bells Creek

1.6 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Baringa	Bells Creek	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	49 Measured	49 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.008 Good	0.008 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Arsenic	0.0005 Measured	0.0005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Bromate	0.005 Measured	0.005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	12.6 Measured	12.6 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chlorate	0.085 Measured	0.085 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	26.6 Good	26.6 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	235.6 Measured	235.6 Measured	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	CFU/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.83 Good	0.83 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.6 Good	1.6 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	52.3 Good	52.3 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	5.25 Measured	5.25 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Monochloramine	3.5 Exceeds	3.5 Exceeds	mg/L	< 3
Ndma	0.003 Measured	0.003 Measured	µg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.052 Good	0.052 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.004 Measured	0.004 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	20.9 Outside range	20.9 Outside range	mg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	16.3 Good	16.3 Good	mg/L	< 180
Temperature	26.7 Measured	26.7 Measured	°C	No limit
Total Chlorine	2.1 Good	2.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	34.3 Exceeds	34.3 Exceeds	µg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.4 Good	0.4 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.005 Measured	0.005 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 Seqwater. 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.