Lambina vs Tieyon

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Lambina vs Tieyon
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Tieyon, SA

9.1

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Lambina scores 9.1/10 and Tieyon 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 Lambina 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

Lambina, SA

Tieyon, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Lambina

70 Lower

Tieyon

147 Higher

pH Level

Lambina

0.05 Outside range

Tieyon

6.9 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Lambina

0.2 Higher

Tieyon

0.16 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Lambina

Tieyon

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Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

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