Pinjarra Station vs Wilgena

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Pinjarra Station vs Wilgena
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Wilgena, SA

9.0

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Pinjarra Station scores 9.3/10 and Wilgena scores 9.0/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Pinjarra Station's water is hard at 194 mg/L — you're cleaning scale off things that shouldn't need cleaning.

At this level, you'll see white rings inside the kettle, cloudy spots on glassware, and shampoo that never lathers properly. Over 5–10 years, scale slowly kills heating elements in your hot water system and dishwasher — the damage is invisible until they fail 2–3 years early. Boiling doesn't help; it concentrates the minerals.

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Visual comparison

Pinjarra Station, SA

Wilgena, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Pinjarra Station

194 Higher

Wilgena

77 Lower

pH Level

Pinjarra Station

—

Wilgena

8.7 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Pinjarra Station

0.5 Lower

Wilgena

0.52 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Pinjarra Station

1.1 Higher

Wilgena

0.1 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Pinjarra Station	Wilgena	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	158 Measured	64 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.012 Good	0.019 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	52.6 Measured	15.3 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	132 Good	75 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0076 Good	0.0067 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.5 Good	0.52 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.1 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	194 Near limit	77 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.007 Good	0.0098 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0003 Good	0.0002 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	15.1 Measured	9.49 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0015 Good	0.0061 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	10.35 Good	1.089 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	—	8.7 Outside range	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	79.6 Good	60.4 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	33.6 Good	47.8 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1.1 Good	2.8 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	461 Good	275 Good	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.12 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.