Emu Bay vs Inneston

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Emu Bay vs Inneston
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Inneston, SA

9.0

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Emu Bay scores 9.3/10 and Inneston scores 9.0/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Emu Bay is 0.8 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

Emu Bay, SA

Inneston, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Emu Bay

86 Higher

Inneston

79 Lower

pH Level

Emu Bay

7.4 Normal

Inneston

8.9 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Emu Bay

0.1 Lower

Inneston

0.4 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Emu Bay

0.8 Higher

Inneston

0.1 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Emu Bay	Inneston	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	27 Measured	70 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.035 Good	0.025 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	13.12 Measured	16.3 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	232 Near limit	73 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0114 Good	0.0038 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.1 Good	0.4 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.8 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	86 Good	79 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0162 Good	0.0049 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0001 Good	0.0002 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	12.81 Measured	9.24 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0015 Good	0.0035 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	1.78 Good	1.18 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	7.4 Normal	8.9 Outside range	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	159 Near limit	60.7 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	73.4 Good	47.3 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1.2 Good	3 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	575 Near limit	282 Good	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.