Brownlow Ki vs Brownlow

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Brownlow Ki vs Brownlow
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Brownlow, SA

9.0

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Brownlow Ki scores 8.7/10 and Brownlow scores 9.0/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Brownlow Ki 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

Brownlow Ki, SA

Brownlow, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Brownlow Ki

86 Higher

Brownlow

77 Lower

pH Level

Brownlow Ki

0.05 Outside range

Brownlow

8.7 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Brownlow Ki

0.1 Lower

Brownlow

0.52 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Brownlow Ki

0.8 Higher

Brownlow

0.1 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Brownlow Ki	Brownlow	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	27 Measured	64 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.035 Good	0.019 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	13.12 Measured	15.3 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	232 Near limit	75 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0114 Good	0.0067 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.1 Good	0.52 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.8 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	86 Good	77 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0162 Good	0.0098 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0001 Good	0.0002 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	12.81 Measured	9.49 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0015 Good	0.0061 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	1.78 Good	1.089 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	8.7 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	159 Near limit	60.4 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	73.4 Good	47.8 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1.2 Good	2.8 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	575 Near limit	275 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.