Quondong vs Wiawera

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Wiawera, SA

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Quondong scores 9.6/10 and Wiawera scores 9.5/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Quondong is 1 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

Quondong, SA

Wiawera, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Quondong

65 Lower

Wiawera

80 Higher

pH Level

Quondong

—

Wiawera

—

Fluoride (mg/L)

Quondong

0.7 Higher

Wiawera

0.6 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Quondong

1 Higher

Wiawera

0.5 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Quondong	Wiawera	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	50 Measured	60 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.021 Good	0.019 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	13.29 Measured	15.3 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	50 Good	83 Good	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0154 Good	0.0138 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.7 Good	0.6 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1 Good	0.5 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	65 Good	80 Good	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0074 Good	0.0096 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0001 Good	0.0002 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	7.76 Measured	10.22 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0028 Good	0.0023 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	0.49 Good	0.66 Good	mg/L	< 50
Sodium	40.8 Good	61.6 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	39.4 Good	49.4 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	1.1 Good	0.7 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	204 Good	290 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.