North Adelaide Melbourne St vs North Adelaide

Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

North Adelaide Melbourne St, SA

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

North Adelaide, SA

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! North Adelaide Melbourne St scores 9.0/10 and North Adelaide scores 9.0/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Visual comparison

HardnesspHFluorideChlorineTurbidity
North Adelaide Melbourne St, SA
North Adelaide, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

North Adelaide Melbourne St

104 Same

North Adelaide

104 Same

pH Level

North Adelaide Melbourne St

0.05 Outside range

North Adelaide

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

North Adelaide Melbourne St

0.44 Same

North Adelaide

0.44 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

North Adelaide Melbourne St

0.3 Same

North Adelaide

0.3 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter North Adelaide Melbourne St North Adelaide Unit ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity 63 Measured 63 Measured mg/L No limit
Aluminium 0.03 Good 0.03 Good mg/L < 0.2
Calcium 21.3 Measured 21.3 Measured mg/L No limit
Chloride 92 Good 92 Good mg/L < 250
Colour 1 Good 1 Good HU < 15
Copper 0.0127 Good 0.0127 Good mg/L < 2
E. coli 0 Compliant 0 Compliant cfu/100mL < 0
Fluoride 0.44 Good 0.44 Good mg/L < 1.5
Free Chlorine 0.3 Good 0.3 Good mg/L < 5
Hardness 104 Good 104 Good PPM or mg/L < 200
Iron 0.0119 Good 0.0119 Good mg/L < 0.3
Lead 0.0004 Good 0.0004 Good mg/L < 0.01
Magnesium 12.42 Measured 12.42 Measured mg/L No limit
Manganese 0.0012 Good 0.0012 Good mg/L < 0.1
Nitrate 0.42 Good 0.42 Good mg/L < 50
pH 0.05 Outside range 0.05 Outside range µg/L 6.5 – 8.5
Sodium 57.3 Good 57.3 Good mg/L < 180
Sulfate 40.3 Good 40.3 Good mg/L < 500
Total Chlorine 0.4 Good 0.4 Good mg/L < 5
Total Dissolved Solids 294 Good 294 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.