Para Hills West vs Salisbury East Northbri Ave

Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Para Hills West, SA

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

Salisbury East Northbri Ave, SA

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Para Hills West scores 9.0/10 and Salisbury East Northbri Ave scores 9.0/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Visual comparison

HardnesspHFluorideChlorineTurbidity
Para Hills West, SA
Salisbury East Northbri Ave, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Para Hills West

111 Higher

Salisbury East Northbri Ave

87 Lower

pH Level

Para Hills West

0.05 Outside range

Salisbury East Northbri Ave

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Para Hills West

0.7 Same

Salisbury East Northbri Ave

0.7 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Para Hills West

0.4 Higher

Salisbury East Northbri Ave

0.2 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter Para Hills West Salisbury East Northbri Ave Unit ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity 66 Measured 54 Measured mg/L No limit
Aluminium 0.032 Good 0.029 Good mg/L < 0.2
Calcium 22.4 Measured 18.7 Measured mg/L No limit
Chloride 94 Good 74 Good mg/L < 250
Colour 1 Good 1 Good HU < 15
Copper 0.0064 Good 0.0027 Good mg/L < 2
E. coli 0 Compliant 0 Compliant cfu/100mL < 0
Fluoride 0.7 Good 0.7 Good mg/L < 1.5
Free Chlorine 0.4 Good 0.2 Good mg/L < 5
Hardness 111 Good 87 Good PPM or mg/L < 200
Iron 0.007 Good 0.0054 Good mg/L < 0.3
Lead 0.0005 Good 0.0002 Good mg/L < 0.01
Magnesium 13.41 Measured 9.91 Measured mg/L No limit
Manganese 0.0008 Good 0.0004 Good mg/L < 0.1
Nitrate 0.84 Good 0.62 Good mg/L < 50
pH 0.05 Outside range 0.05 Outside range µg/L 6.5 – 8.5
Sodium 59.4 Good 47 Good mg/L < 180
Sulfate 48.7 Good 42.7 Good mg/L < 500
Total Chlorine 0.5 Good 0.3 Good mg/L < 5
Total Dissolved Solids 340 Good 263 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.