Nilpinna Station vs William Creek

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Nilpinna Station vs William Creek
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

William Creek, SA

9.1

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Nilpinna Station scores 9.1/10 and William Creek scores 9.1/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Nilpinna Station 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

Nilpinna Station, SA

William Creek, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Nilpinna Station

56 Higher

William Creek

38 Lower

pH Level

Nilpinna Station

0.05 Outside range

William Creek

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Nilpinna Station

0.1 Lower

William Creek

0.25 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Nilpinna Station

1.2 Higher

William Creek

1.1 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Nilpinna Station	William Creek	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	56 Measured	96 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.001 Good	0.006 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	17.8 Measured	13.6 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	73 Good	76 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0024 Good	0.0081 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.1 Good	0.25 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.2 Good	1.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	56 Good	38 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0316 Good	0.028 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0001 Good	0.0011 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	2.73 Measured	0.9 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0017 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.22 Good	0.15 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	0.05 Outside range	0.05 Outside range	µg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	57.7 Good	76.4 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	27.7 Good	0.6 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1.2 Good	1.2 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	246 Good	242 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.1 Good	0.3 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.