German Flat vs Millicent

Name: Water Quality Comparison: German Flat vs Millicent
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Millicent, SA

8.5

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! German Flat scores 8.9/10 and Millicent scores 8.5/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Visual comparison

German Flat, SA

Millicent, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

German Flat

285 Lower

Millicent

374 Higher

pH Level

German Flat

0.05 Outside range

Millicent

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

German Flat

0.3 Lower

Millicent

1 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

German Flat

0.9 Same

Millicent

0.9 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	German Flat	Millicent	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	280 Measured	303 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.003 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	83.9 Measured	81.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	81 Good	142 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0155 Good	0.0403 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.3 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.9 Good	0.9 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	285 Exceeds	374 Exceeds	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0016 Good	0.0156 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0008 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	18.4 Measured	41.3 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0001 Good	0.0034 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	3.99 Good	0.34 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	46.7 Good	88.1 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	8.3 Good	68.7 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	0.8 Good	0.8 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	438 Good	630 Exceeds	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.1 Good	0.12 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.