Koongawa vs Pinkawillinie

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Koongawa vs Pinkawillinie
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Pinkawillinie, SA

8.9

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Koongawa scores 8.8/10 and Pinkawillinie scores 8.9/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Pinkawillinie is 1.1 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

Koongawa, SA

Pinkawillinie, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Koongawa

194 Higher

Pinkawillinie

95 Lower

pH Level

Koongawa

0.05 Outside range

Pinkawillinie

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Koongawa

0.5 Same

Pinkawillinie

0.5 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Koongawa

1.1 Same

Pinkawillinie

1.1 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Koongawa	Pinkawillinie	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	158 Measured	55 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.012 Good	0.02 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	52.6 Measured	22.9 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	132 Good	93 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0076 Good	0.0259 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.5 Good	0.5 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.1 Good	1.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	194 Near limit	95 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.007 Good	0.0818 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0003 Good	0.0008 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	15.1 Measured	9.05 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0015 Good	0.0041 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	10.35 Good	2.02 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	79.6 Good	62 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	33.6 Good	51.8 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1.1 Good	1.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	461 Good	297 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.12 Good	0.62 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.