Dublin vs Mallala

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Dublin vs Mallala
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Mallala, SA

8.8

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Dublin scores 8.8/10 and Mallala scores 8.8/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Dublin's water is hard at 138 mg/L — you're cleaning scale off things that shouldn't need cleaning.

At this level, you'll see white rings inside the kettle, cloudy spots on glassware, and shampoo that never lathers properly. Over 5–10 years, scale slowly kills heating elements in your hot water system and dishwasher — the damage is invisible until they fail 2–3 years early. Boiling doesn't help; it concentrates the minerals.

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Visual comparison

Dublin, SA

Mallala, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Dublin

138 Same

Mallala

138 Same

pH Level

Dublin

0.05 Outside range

Mallala

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Dublin

0.6 Same

Mallala

0.6 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Dublin

0.6 Same

Mallala

0.6 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Dublin	Mallala	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	65 Measured	65 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.019 Good	0.019 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	27.9 Measured	27.9 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	127 Good	127 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0157 Good	0.0157 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.6 Good	0.6 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.6 Good	0.6 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	138 Good	138 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0828 Good	0.0828 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0005 Good	0.0005 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	16.7 Measured	16.7 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0041 Good	0.0041 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.18 Good	0.18 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	73.7 Good	73.7 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	59.2 Good	59.2 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	0.7 Good	0.7 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	391 Good	391 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.25 Good	0.25 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.