Blackfellows Caves vs Mingbool

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Blackfellows Caves vs Mingbool
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Mingbool, SA

8.8

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Blackfellows Caves scores 8.8/10 and Mingbool scores 8.8/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Blackfellows Caves is 1.1 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

Blackfellows Caves, SA

Mingbool, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Blackfellows Caves

22 Same

Mingbool

22 Same

pH Level

Blackfellows Caves

0.05 Outside range

Mingbool

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Blackfellows Caves

0.8 Same

Mingbool

0.8 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Blackfellows Caves

1.1 Same

Mingbool

1.1 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Blackfellows Caves	Mingbool	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	354 Measured	354 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.002 Good	0.002 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	2.36 Measured	2.36 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	166 Good	166 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.035 Good	0.035 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.8 Good	0.8 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.1 Good	1.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	22 Good	22 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0043 Good	0.0043 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0004 Good	0.0004 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	3.96 Measured	3.96 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.13 Good	0.13 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	253 Exceeds	253 Exceeds	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	22.1 Good	22.1 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	0.9 Good	0.9 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	693 Exceeds	693 Exceeds	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.14 Good	0.14 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.