Aberdeen vs Barrington

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Aberdeen vs Barrington
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Barrington, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Aberdeen scores 9.7/10 and Barrington scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Aberdeen is 1.062859 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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Visual comparison

Aberdeen, TAS

Barrington, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Aberdeen

25.909091 Higher

Barrington

22.944444 Lower

pH Level

Aberdeen

7.326645 Normal

Barrington

7.560606 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Aberdeen

0.886667 Higher

Barrington

0.88 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Aberdeen

1.062859 Higher

Barrington

1.022525 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Aberdeen	Barrington	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	6.30303 Measured	6.333333 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.025385 Good	0.067222 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002061 Measured	0.002 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	8.477778 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	7.461538 Good	6.555556 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.121212 Good	2.047619 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	83.151515 Measured	79.190476 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.004 Good	0.001056 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	0.88 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.062859 Good	1.022525 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	25.909091 Good	22.944444 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.013077 Good	0.012778 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001038 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.015385 Measured	0.677778 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.002885 Good	0.002333 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	0.043429 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.326645 Normal	7.560606 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	3.407692 Good	3.622222 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	15.242424 Good	15.952381 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.207188 Measured	13.287879 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.277273 Good	1.125556 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	55.333333 Good	52.333333 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.045692 Good	0.044222 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.349569 Good	0.297677 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.006538 Measured	0.003889 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.