Payneham South vs St Morris

Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Payneham South, SA

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

St Morris, SA

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Visual comparison

HardnesspHFluorideChlorineTurbidity
Payneham South, SA
St Morris, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Payneham South

104 Higher

St Morris

97 Lower

pH Level

Payneham South

0.05 Outside range

St Morris

0.05 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Payneham South

0.44 Higher

St Morris

0.4 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Payneham South

0.3 Lower

St Morris

0.4 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter Payneham South St Morris Unit ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity 63 Measured 60 Measured mg/L No limit
Aluminium 0.03 Good 0.032 Good mg/L < 0.2
Calcium 21.3 Measured 20.5 Measured mg/L No limit
Chloride 92 Good 91 Good mg/L < 250
Colour 1 Good 1 Good HU < 15
Copper 0.0127 Good 0.0105 Good mg/L < 2
E. coli 0 Compliant 0 Compliant cfu/100mL < 0
Fluoride 0.44 Good 0.4 Good mg/L < 1.5
Free Chlorine 0.3 Good 0.4 Good mg/L < 5
Hardness 104 Good 97 Good PPM or mg/L < 200
Iron 0.0119 Good 0.0148 Good mg/L < 0.3
Lead 0.0004 Good 0.0002 Good mg/L < 0.01
Magnesium 12.42 Measured 11.22 Measured mg/L No limit
Manganese 0.0012 Good 0.001 Good mg/L < 0.1
Nitrate 0.42 Good 0.59 Good mg/L < 50
pH 0.05 Outside range 0.05 Outside range µg/L 6.5 – 8.5
Sodium 57.3 Good 55.6 Good mg/L < 180
Sulfate 40.3 Good 36.3 Good mg/L < 500
Total Chlorine 0.4 Good 0.5 Good mg/L < 5
Total Dissolved Solids 294 Good 286 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.