Priests Gully vs Rochedale South

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Priests Gully vs Rochedale South
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Rochedale South, QLD

8.2

Quality Score

Supplied by Seqwater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Priests Gully scores 8.2/10 and Rochedale South scores 8.2/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Priests Gully is 1.1 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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

Priests Gully, QLD

Rochedale South, QLD

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Priests Gully

114.8 Same

Rochedale South

114.8 Same

pH Level

Priests Gully

34.5 Outside range

Rochedale South

34.5 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Priests Gully

0.85 Same

Rochedale South

0.85 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Priests Gully

1.1 Same

Rochedale South

1.1 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Priests Gully	Rochedale South	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	92 Measured	92 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.053 Good	0.053 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Arsenic	0.0005 Measured	0.0005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	23.8 Measured	23.8 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chlorate	0.032 Measured	0.032 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	83.5 Good	83.5 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	1.6 Good	1.6 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	497.2 Measured	497.2 Measured	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	CFU/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.85 Good	0.85 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.1 Good	1.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	114.8 Good	114.8 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	12.93 Measured	12.93 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.003 Good	0.003 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Monochloramine	3 Near limit	3 Near limit	mg/L	< 3
Ndma	0.003 Measured	0.003 Measured	µg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.027 Good	0.027 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	34.5 Outside range	34.5 Outside range	mg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	43.5 Good	43.5 Good	mg/L	< 180
Temperature	29.3 Measured	29.3 Measured	°C	No limit
Total Chlorine	3 Good	3 Good	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	112.5 Exceeds	112.5 Exceeds	µg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.3 Good	0.3 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.005 Measured	0.005 Measured	mg/L	No limit

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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 Seqwater. 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.