Faraway Hill vs Manunda Station

Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Faraway Hill, SA

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

Manunda Station, SA

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Faraway Hill scores 9.0/10 and Manunda Station scores 9.0/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Visual comparison

HardnesspHFluorideChlorineTurbidity
Faraway Hill, SA
Manunda Station, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Faraway Hill

77 Lower

Manunda Station

80 Higher

pH Level

Faraway Hill

8.7 Outside range

Manunda Station

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Faraway Hill

0.52 Lower

Manunda Station

0.6 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Faraway Hill

0.1 Lower

Manunda Station

0.5 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter Faraway Hill Manunda Station Unit ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity 64 Measured 60 Measured mg/L No limit
Aluminium 0.019 Good 0.019 Good mg/L < 0.2
Calcium 15.3 Measured 15.3 Measured mg/L No limit
Chloride 75 Good 83 Good mg/L < 250
Colour 1 Good 1 Good HU < 15
Copper 0.0067 Good 0.0138 Good mg/L < 2
E. coli 0 Compliant 0 Compliant cfu/100mL < 0
Fluoride 0.52 Good 0.6 Good mg/L < 1.5
Free Chlorine 0.1 Good 0.5 Good mg/L < 5
Hardness 77 Good 80 Good PPM or mg/L < 200
Iron 0.0098 Good 0.0096 Good mg/L < 0.3
Lead 0.0002 Good 0.0002 Good mg/L < 0.01
Magnesium 9.49 Measured 10.22 Measured mg/L No limit
Manganese 0.0061 Good 0.0023 Good mg/L < 0.1
Nitrate 1.089 Good 0.66 Good mg/L < 50
pH 8.7 Outside range 0.05 Outside range pH units 6.5 – 8.5
Sodium 60.4 Good 61.6 Good mg/L < 180
Sulfate 47.8 Good 49.4 Good mg/L < 500
Total Chlorine 2.8 Good 0.7 Good mg/L < 5
Total Dissolved Solids 275 Good 290 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.