Brownlow vs Willoughby

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

Willoughby, SA

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

Willoughby has better water quality with a score of 9.7/10 compared to Brownlow's 9.0/10. Willoughby has softer water (67 vs 77 mg/L).

Based on ADWG compliance across all measured parameters. Both suburbs receive treated, safe drinking water.

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Willoughby is 0.9 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, SA

Willoughby, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Brownlow

77 Higher

Willoughby

67 Lower

pH Level

Brownlow

8.7 Outside range

Willoughby

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Fluoride (mg/L)

Brownlow

0.52 Higher

Willoughby

0.1 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Brownlow

0.1 Lower

Willoughby

0.9 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Brownlow	Willoughby	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	64 Measured	66 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.019 Good	0.017 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	15.3 Measured	23.7 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	75 Good	79 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0067 Good	0.014 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.52 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.1 Good	0.9 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	77 Good	67 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0098 Good	0.0016 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0002 Good	0.0001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	9.49 Measured	1.51 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0061 Good	0.0001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	1.089 Good	0.014 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	8.7 Outside range	—	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	60.4 Good	45.4 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	47.8 Good	2.6 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	2.8 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	275 Good	218 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.