Karratha vs Yulara

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Karratha vs Yulara
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Karratha, WA

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by Water Corporation

Yulara, NT

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by Power and Water Corporation

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Karratha scores 9.6/10 and Yulara scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Yulara 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

Karratha, WA

Yulara, NT

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Karratha

54 Higher

Yulara

5 Lower

pH Level

Karratha

7.85 Normal

Yulara

7 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Karratha

0.1 Same

Yulara

0.1 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Karratha

—

Yulara

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Karratha	Yulara	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	49 Measured	73 Measured	mg/L CaCO3	No limit
Aluminium	0.008 Good	0.02 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	—	0.00025 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	42 Good	29 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	2 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	—	7.5 Measured	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	—	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 2
Fluoride	0.1 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	—	0.8 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	54 Good	5 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.009 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Magnesium	—	12 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.005 Good	0.005 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.44 Good	—	mg/L	< 50
pH	7.85 Normal	7 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	21 Good	—	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	0.15 Good	0.003 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	—	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	157 Good	85.1 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.052 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.1 Good	0.96 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	—	0.00071 Measured	mg/L	No limit

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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 Water Corporation and Power and Water Corporation. 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.