Indulkana vs Mintabie

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Indulkana vs Mintabie
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Mintabie, SA

9.1

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Indulkana scores 9.1/10 and Mintabie scores 9.1/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Mintabie is 1 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

Indulkana, SA

Mintabie, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Indulkana

147 Higher

Mintabie

70 Lower

pH Level

Indulkana

6.9 Normal

Mintabie

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Indulkana

0.16 Lower

Mintabie

0.2 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Indulkana

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Mintabie

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Indulkana	Mintabie	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	78 Measured	70 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.001 Good	0.006 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	33.9 Measured	20.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	148 Good	32 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0152 Good	0.0015 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.16 Good	0.2 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	—	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	147 Good	70 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.1288 Good	0.0024 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0028 Good	0.0002 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	14.96 Measured	4.55 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0038 Good	0.0001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	8.9 Good	14.6 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	6.9 Normal	0.05 Outside range	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	86.5 Good	27.3 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	47.5 Good	12.9 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	—	1.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	429 Good	167 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	1.25 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.