Milendella vs Palmer

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

Palmer, SA

9.1

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Milendella is 0.9 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

Milendella, SA

Palmer, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Milendella

78 Same

Palmer

78 Same

pH Level

Milendella

0.05 Outside range

Palmer

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Milendella

0.1 Same

Palmer

0.1 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Milendella

0.9 Same

Palmer

0.9 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Milendella	Palmer	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	74 Measured	74 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.016 Good	0.016 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	16.7 Measured	16.7 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	76 Good	76 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0173 Good	0.0173 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.1 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.9 Good	0.9 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	78 Good	78 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0023 Good	0.0023 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0003 Good	0.0003 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	8.72 Measured	8.72 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0001 Good	0.0001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.47 Good	0.47 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	53.9 Good	53.9 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	14.6 Good	14.6 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	252 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.