Muston vs Pelican Lagoon

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Muston vs Pelican Lagoon
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Pelican Lagoon, SA

9.1

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Muston 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

Muston, SA

Pelican Lagoon, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Muston

67 Same

Pelican Lagoon

67 Same

pH Level

Muston

0.05 Outside range

Pelican Lagoon

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Muston

0.1 Same

Pelican Lagoon

0.1 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Muston

0.9 Same

Pelican Lagoon

0.9 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Muston	Pelican Lagoon	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	66 Measured	66 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.017 Good	0.017 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	23.7 Measured	23.7 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	79 Good	79 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.014 Good	0.014 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	67 Good	67 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0016 Good	0.0016 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0001 Good	0.0001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.51 Measured	1.51 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0001 Good	0.0001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.014 Good	0.014 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	45.4 Good	45.4 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	2.6 Good	2.6 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	218 Good	218 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.