Paisley vs Sandleton

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Paisley vs Sandleton
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Sandleton, SA

8.9

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

Paisley has better water quality with a score of 9.6/10 compared to Sandleton's 8.9/10. Paisley has softer water (72 vs 82 mg/L).

Based on ADWG compliance across all measured parameters. Both suburbs receive treated, safe drinking water.

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Paisley is 0.7 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

Paisley, SA

Sandleton, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Paisley

72 Lower

Sandleton

82 Higher

pH Level

Paisley

—

Sandleton

8.8 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Paisley

0.1 Lower

Sandleton

0.7 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Paisley

0.7 Higher

Sandleton

0.1 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Paisley	Sandleton	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	67 Measured	67 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.011 Good	0.029 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	13.13 Measured	16 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	75 Good	70 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0675 Good	0.0048 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.1 Good	0.7 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.7 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	72 Good	82 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0246 Good	0.0014 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0008 Good	0.0002 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	9.59 Measured	10.21 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0014 Good	0.0032 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.89 Good	0.7 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	—	8.8 Outside range	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	47.9 Good	59.5 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	13.3 Good	49.5 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	0.8 Good	3.7 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	235 Good	275 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.27 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.