Barossa Goldfields vs Evanston Park

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Barossa Goldfields vs Evanston Park
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Evanston Park, SA

8.9

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Barossa Goldfields scores 8.9/10 and Evanston Park scores 8.9/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Evanston Park's water is hard at 129 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

Barossa Goldfields, SA

Evanston Park, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Barossa Goldfields

82 Lower

Evanston Park

129 Higher

pH Level

Barossa Goldfields

8.8 Outside range

Evanston Park

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Barossa Goldfields

0.7 Higher

Evanston Park

0.6 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Barossa Goldfields

0.1 Lower

Evanston Park

0.4 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Barossa Goldfields	Evanston Park	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	67 Measured	66 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.029 Good	0.029 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	16 Measured	25.4 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	70 Good	117 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0048 Good	0.0069 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.7 Good	0.6 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.1 Good	0.4 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	82 Good	129 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0014 Good	0.0099 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0002 Good	0.0003 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	10.21 Measured	15.8 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0032 Good	0.0024 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.7 Good	0.22 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	8.8 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	59.5 Good	71.6 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	49.5 Good	54.7 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	3.7 Good	0.5 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	275 Good	396 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.