Chaffey vs Chowilla

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Chaffey vs Chowilla
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Chowilla, SA

9.1

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Chaffey scores 9.1/10 and Chowilla scores 9.1/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Chaffey is 1 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

Chaffey, SA

Chowilla, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Chaffey

65 Same

Chowilla

65 Same

pH Level

Chaffey

0.05 Outside range

Chowilla

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Chaffey

0.7 Same

Chowilla

0.7 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Chaffey

1 Same

Chowilla

1 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Chaffey	Chowilla	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	50 Measured	50 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.021 Good	0.021 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	13.29 Measured	13.29 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	50 Good	50 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0154 Good	0.0154 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.7 Good	0.7 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	65 Good	65 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0074 Good	0.0074 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0001 Good	0.0001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	7.76 Measured	7.76 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0028 Good	0.0028 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.49 Good	0.49 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	40.8 Good	40.8 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	39.4 Good	39.4 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1.1 Good	1.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	204 Good	204 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.