Safe and clean drinking water
Learn more about your tap water, including how it is treated and tested, and what it means for your health, appliances and pets. Explore water quality, safety and treatment information for South Australian households.Your tap water
SA Water delivers safe, clean drinking water across South Australia, meeting high national standards.
Learn how we work with SA Health and manage water quality to protect public health every day.
Your drinking water profile
Find out what’s in your local drinking water.
Search by suburb or postcode to view your area's water quality profile, including composition and safety information.
Your tap water's quality and testing
We test your tap water more than 440,000 times a year to ensure it meets strict national guidelines.
Learn how we monitor and improve water quality, and search for your local water profile.
Why and how our water is treated
SA Water treats drinking water from more than 80 sources to ensure it looks, tastes and is safe to drink.
Learn how different treatment methods like chlorination, desalination and fluoridation keep your water clean and healthy.
Disinfecting your drinking water
SA Water disinfects your drinking water using chloramine to ensure it is safe and free from harmful bacteria.
Find out how this method works and how we monitor it to meet national safety standards.
PFAS and drinking water
SA Water regularly tests for PFAS in drinking water and works closely with SA Health to manage potential risks.
Recent results show no detectable levels in South Australian supplies
Caring for your aquariums and household appliances
Keep your fish healthy and appliances running smoothly with the right tap water care.
Learn how to prepare water for aquariums and manage water quality for sensitive equipment.