Mount Ive vs Thurlga

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Mount Ive vs Thurlga
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Thurlga, SA

8.8

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Mount Ive scores 8.9/10 and Thurlga scores 8.8/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Mount Ive is 1.1 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 Ive, SA

Thurlga, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Mount Ive

95 Lower

Thurlga

194 Higher

pH Level

Mount Ive

0.05 Outside range

Thurlga

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Mount Ive

0.5 Same

Thurlga

0.5 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Mount Ive

1.1 Same

Thurlga

1.1 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Mount Ive	Thurlga	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	55 Measured	158 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.02 Good	0.012 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	22.9 Measured	52.6 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	93 Good	132 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0259 Good	0.0076 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.5 Good	0.5 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.1 Good	1.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	95 Good	194 Near limit	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0818 Good	0.007 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0008 Good	0.0003 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	9.05 Measured	15.1 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0041 Good	0.0015 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	2.02 Good	10.35 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	62 Good	79.6 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	51.8 Good	33.6 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1.1 Good	1.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	297 Good	461 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.62 Good	0.12 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.