Coles vs Furner

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Coles vs Furner
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Furner, SA

9.3

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Coles scores 9.1/10 and Furner scores 9.3/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Visual comparison

Coles, SA

Furner, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Coles

319 Higher

Furner

257 Lower

pH Level

Coles

—

Furner

—

Fluoride (mg/L)

Coles

0.3 Higher

Furner

0.2 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Coles

0.8 Lower

Furner

1 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Coles	Furner	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	318 Measured	325 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.001 Good	0.002 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	77 Measured	75.2 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	276 Exceeds	171 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0216 Good	0.0521 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.3 Good	0.2 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.8 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	319 Exceeds	257 Exceeds	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0074 Good	0.0629 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0008 Good	0.0022 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	30.7 Measured	16.9 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.04 Good	0.07 Good	mg/L	< 50
Sodium	167 Near limit	123 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	9.5 Good	21.9 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	—	0.8 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	819 Exceeds	674 Exceeds	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.