Elwood vs St Kilda

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Elwood vs St Kilda
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Elwood, VIC

9.3

Quality Score

Supplied by South East Water

St Kilda, VIC

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by South East Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Elwood scores 9.3/10 and St Kilda scores 9.5/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Elwood is 0.66 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

Elwood, VIC

St Kilda, VIC

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Elwood

11 Same

St Kilda

11 Same

pH Level

Elwood

—

St Kilda

7.4 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Elwood

0.77 Same

St Kilda

0.77 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Elwood

0.66 Same

St Kilda

0.66 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Elwood	St Kilda	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Colour	7.2 Good	7.2 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.015 Good	0.015 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	—	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Electrical Conductivity	—	65 Measured		No limit
Fluoride	0.77 Good	0.77 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.66 Good	0.66 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	11 Good	11 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.08 Good	0.08 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Manganese	0.004 Good	0.004 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	—	7.4 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	—	4.9 Good	mg/L	< 180
Total Chlorine	—	0.8 Good	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	0.049 Good	0.049 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	2 Good	2 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 South East 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.