Mount Compass vs Nangkita

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Mount Compass vs Nangkita
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Nangkita, SA

9.1

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Mount Compass is 1.2 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

Mount Compass, SA

Nangkita, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Mount Compass

56 Same

Nangkita

56 Same

pH Level

Mount Compass

0.05 Outside range

Nangkita

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Mount Compass

0.2 Same

Nangkita

0.2 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Mount Compass

1.2 Same

Nangkita

1.2 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Mount Compass	Nangkita	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	108 Measured	108 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.005 Good	0.005 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	11.79 Measured	11.79 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	57 Good	57 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0106 Good	0.0106 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.2 Good	0.2 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.2 Good	1.2 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	56 Good	56 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0025 Good	0.0025 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0006 Good	0.0006 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	6.29 Measured	6.29 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.48 Good	0.48 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	62.4 Good	62.4 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	8.6 Good	8.6 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1.3 Good	1.3 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	242 Good	242 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.