Salt Creek vs Taratap

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Salt Creek vs Taratap
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Taratap, SA

9.1

Quality Score

Supplied by SA Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Salt Creek scores 8.9/10 and Taratap scores 9.1/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Visual comparison

Salt Creek, SA

Taratap, SA

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Salt Creek

88 Lower

Taratap

319 Higher

pH Level

Salt Creek

8.8 Outside range

Taratap

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Fluoride (mg/L)

Salt Creek

0.7 Higher

Taratap

0.3 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Salt Creek

0.1 Lower

Taratap

0.8 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Salt Creek	Taratap	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	72 Measured	318 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.023 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Calcium	17.5 Measured	77 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	84 Good	276 Exceeds	mg/L	< 250
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.0068 Good	0.0216 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	cfu/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.7 Good	0.3 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.1 Good	0.8 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	88 Good	319 Exceeds	PPM or mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0024 Good	0.0074 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0002 Good	0.0008 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	10.62 Measured	30.7 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0013 Good	0.0001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Nitrate	1.64 Good	0.04 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	8.8 Outside range	—	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	63.4 Good	167 Near limit	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	45.2 Good	9.5 Good	mg/L	< 500
Total Chlorine	3.2 Good	—	mg/L	< 5
Total Dissolved Solids	299 Good	819 Exceeds	mg/L	< 600
Turbidity	0.13 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.