Bay Of Shoals vs Seal Bay

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Bay Of Shoals vs Seal Bay
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Seal Bay, SA

8.7

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Bay Of Shoals scores 8.7/10 and Seal Bay scores 8.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Bay Of Shoals is 0.8 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

Bay Of Shoals, SA

Seal Bay, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Bay Of Shoals

86 Same

Seal Bay

86 Same

pH Level

Bay Of Shoals

0.05 Outside range

Seal Bay

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Bay Of Shoals

0.1 Same

Seal Bay

0.1 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Bay Of Shoals

0.8 Same

Seal Bay

0.8 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Bay Of Shoals	Seal Bay	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	27 Measured	27 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.035 Good	0.035 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	13.12 Measured	13.12 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	232 Near limit	232 Near limit	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0114 Good	0.0114 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.1 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.8 Good	0.8 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	86 Good	86 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0162 Good	0.0162 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0001 Good	0.0001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	12.81 Measured	12.81 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0015 Good	0.0015 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	1.78 Good	1.78 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	159 Near limit	159 Near limit	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	73.4 Good	73.4 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1.2 Good	1.2 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	575 Near limit	575 Near limit	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.