Flaxman Valley vs Krondorf

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Flaxman Valley vs Krondorf
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Krondorf, SA

8.9

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Flaxman Valley scores 9.0/10 and Krondorf scores 8.9/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Flaxman Valley is 1.3 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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

Flaxman Valley, SA

Krondorf, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Flaxman Valley

77 Lower

Krondorf

82 Higher

pH Level

Flaxman Valley

0.05 Outside range

Krondorf

8.8 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Flaxman Valley

0.9 Higher

Krondorf

0.7 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Flaxman Valley

1.3 Higher

Krondorf

0.1 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Flaxman Valley	Krondorf	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	63 Measured	67 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.011 Good	0.029 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	14.2 Measured	16 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	73 Good	70 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0136 Good	0.0048 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.9 Good	0.7 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.3 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	77 Good	82 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0021 Good	0.0014 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0005 Good	0.0002 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	10.13 Measured	10.21 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.0032 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.84 Good	0.7 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	8.8 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	54.7 Good	59.5 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	43.6 Good	49.5 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1.4 Good	3.7 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	287 Good	275 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.