Abeckett Street vs Upper Wallan

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Abeckett Street vs Upper Wallan
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Abeckett Street, VIC

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by Yarra Valley Water

Upper Wallan, VIC

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by Yarra Valley Water

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Abeckett Street is 0.59 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

Abeckett Street, VIC

Upper Wallan, VIC

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Abeckett Street

22 Higher

Upper Wallan

18 Lower

pH Level

Abeckett Street

7.3 Normal

Upper Wallan

7.4 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Abeckett Street

0.83 Higher

Upper Wallan

0.81 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Abeckett Street

0.59 Higher

Upper Wallan

0.37 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Abeckett Street	Upper Wallan	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Colour	2 Good	—	HU	< 15
Copper	—	0.008 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Electrical Conductivity	97 Measured	—		No limit
Fluoride	0.83 Good	0.81 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.59 Good	0.37 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	22 Good	18 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.03 Good	0.095 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	—	0.0004 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Manganese	0.003 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.3 Normal	7.4 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	7.7 Good	—	mg/L	< 180
Total Chlorine	0.73 Good	—	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	0.036 Good	0.03 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.5 Good	2.6 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	—	0.006 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 Yarra Valley 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.