Boston vs Fountain

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Boston vs Fountain
Creator: WaterScore
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Fountain, SA

8.8

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Visual comparison

Boston, SA

Fountain, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Boston

255 Same

Fountain

255 Same

pH Level

Boston

0.05 Outside range

Fountain

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Boston

0.9 Same

Fountain

0.9 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Boston

1 Same

Fountain

1 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Boston	Fountain	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	221 Measured	221 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.003 Good	0.003 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	51.5 Measured	51.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	126 Good	126 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0082 Good	0.0082 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.9 Good	0.9 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	255 Exceeds	255 Exceeds	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0017 Good	0.0017 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0004 Good	0.0004 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	30.8 Measured	30.8 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0004 Good	0.0004 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	10.68 Good	10.68 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	77.3 Good	77.3 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	23.5 Good	23.5 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	497 Near limit	497 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.