Collins Street East vs St Kilda Road Central

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Collins Street East vs St Kilda Road Central
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Collins Street East, VIC

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by Yarra Valley Water

St Kilda Road Central, VIC

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by Yarra Valley Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Collins Street East scores 9.6/10 and St Kilda Road Central scores 9.5/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in St Kilda Road Central is 0.65 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

Collins Street East, VIC

St Kilda Road Central, VIC

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Collins Street East

22 Higher

St Kilda Road Central

16 Lower

pH Level

Collins Street East

7.3 Normal

St Kilda Road Central

7.4 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Collins Street East

0.83 Higher

St Kilda Road Central

0.79 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Collins Street East

0.59 Lower

St Kilda Road Central

0.65 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Collins Street East	St Kilda Road Central	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Colour	2 Good	2 Good	HU	< 15
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Electrical Conductivity	97 Measured	65 Measured		No limit
Fluoride	0.83 Good	0.79 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.59 Good	0.65 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	22 Good	16 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.03 Good	0.06 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Manganese	0.003 Good	0.004 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.3 Normal	7.4 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	7.7 Good	4.9 Good	mg/L	< 180
Total Chlorine	0.73 Good	0.8 Good	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	0.036 Good	0.063 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.5 Good	0.8 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 Yarra Valley 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.