Mannum vs Milendella

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Mannum vs Milendella
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Milendella, SA

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Mannum scores 9.4/10 and Milendella scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Mannum is 1.3 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

Mannum, SA

Milendella, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Mannum

75 Lower

Milendella

78 Higher

pH Level

Mannum

7.3 Normal

Milendella

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Fluoride (mg/L)

Mannum

0.8 Higher

Milendella

0.1 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Mannum

1.3 Higher

Milendella

0.9 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Mannum	Milendella	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	51 Measured	74 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.018 Good	0.016 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	13.7 Measured	16.7 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	74 Good	76 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0179 Good	0.0173 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.8 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.3 Good	0.9 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	75 Good	78 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.053 Good	0.0023 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0006 Good	0.0003 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	9.87 Measured	8.72 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0095 Good	0.0001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	1.11 Good	0.47 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	7.3 Normal	—	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	52.2 Good	53.9 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	48.5 Good	14.6 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1.5 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	260 Good	252 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.1 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.