Elwomple vs Tailem Bend

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Elwomple vs Tailem Bend
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Tailem Bend, SA

8.9

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Elwomple scores 9.1/10 and Tailem Bend scores 8.9/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Elwomple 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

Elwomple, SA

Tailem Bend, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Elwomple

83 Lower

Tailem Bend

88 Higher

pH Level

Elwomple

0.05 Outside range

Tailem Bend

8.8 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Elwomple

0.1 Lower

Tailem Bend

0.7 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Elwomple

1 Higher

Tailem Bend

0.1 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Elwomple	Tailem Bend	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	76 Measured	72 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.014 Good	0.023 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	15.7 Measured	17.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	84 Good	84 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0262 Good	0.0068 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.1 Good	0.7 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	83 Good	88 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0016 Good	0.0024 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0002 Good	0.0002 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	10.55 Measured	10.62 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.0013 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.69 Good	1.64 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	8.8 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	55.9 Good	63.4 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	16.5 Good	45.2 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1 Good	3.2 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	269 Good	299 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.1 Good	0.13 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.