Abbotsham vs Greater Hobart

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Abbotsham vs Greater Hobart
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Greater Hobart, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Abbotsham scores 9.7/10 and Greater Hobart scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Abbotsham is 1.062859 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

Abbotsham, TAS

Greater Hobart, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Abbotsham

25.909091 Lower

Greater Hobart

45.894737 Higher

pH Level

Abbotsham

7.326645 Normal

Greater Hobart

7.330935 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Abbotsham

0.886667 Lower

Greater Hobart

0.983333 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Abbotsham

1.062859 Higher

Greater Hobart

0.767982 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Abbotsham	Greater Hobart	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	6.30303 Measured	17.157895 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.025385 Good	0.023333 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002061 Measured	0.002211 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Antimony	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Arsenic	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	0.0002 Measured	0.0002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	9.269231 Measured	13.4 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	7.461538 Good	25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.121212 Good	2.526316 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	83.151515 Measured	167.222222 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.004 Good	0.00775 Good	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	0.005 Measured	0.005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Fluoride	0.886667 Good	0.983333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.062859 Good	0.767982 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	25.909091 Good	45.894737 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.013077 Good	0.018333 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001038 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.015385 Measured	3.671429 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.002885 Good	0.00425 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.000104 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.068303 Good	0.244337 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.326645 Normal	7.330935 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	3.407692 Good	9.8625 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	15.242424 Good	19.473684 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.207188 Measured	14.33192 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.277273 Good	1.02 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	55.333333 Good	101.444444 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.045692 Good	0.051571 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.349569 Good	0.369509 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.006538 Measured	0.007417 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 TasWater. 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.