Morphetts Flat vs North West Bend

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Morphetts Flat vs North West Bend
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

North West Bend, SA

9.0

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Morphetts Flat scores 9.1/10 and North West Bend scores 9.0/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Morphetts Flat is 0.8 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

Morphetts Flat, SA

North West Bend, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Morphetts Flat

73 Lower

North West Bend

77 Higher

pH Level

Morphetts Flat

0.05 Outside range

North West Bend

8.7 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Morphetts Flat

0.1 Lower

North West Bend

0.52 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Morphetts Flat

0.8 Higher

North West Bend

0.1 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Morphetts Flat	North West Bend	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	69 Measured	64 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.015 Good	0.019 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	13.1 Measured	15.3 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	74 Good	75 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0179 Good	0.0067 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.1 Good	0.52 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.8 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	73 Good	77 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0028 Good	0.0098 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0002 Good	0.0002 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	9.91 Measured	9.49 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0004 Good	0.0061 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.22 Good	1.089 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	8.7 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	50.7 Good	60.4 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	14.8 Good	47.8 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	0.9 Good	2.8 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	238 Good	275 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.47 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.