Ainslie vs Hughes

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Ainslie vs Hughes
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Hughes, ACT

9.7

Quality Score

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Hughes is 1.08 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

Ainslie, ACT

Hughes, ACT

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Ainslie

37 Same

Hughes

37 Same

pH Level

Ainslie

7.5 Normal

Hughes

7.51 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Ainslie

0.79 Higher

Hughes

0.78 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Ainslie

1 Lower

Hughes

1.08 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Ainslie	Hughes	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	37 Measured	36 Measured	mg/L CaCO3	No limit
Aluminium	0.03 Good	0.03 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Antimony	0.003 Measured	0.003 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	0.00005 Measured	0.00005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	12.09 Measured	12.12 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	3.9 Good	4.1 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	1 Good	1 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	123 Measured	123 Measured	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.013 Good	0.014 Good	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	0.004 Measured	0.004 Measured	mg/L	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.79 Good	0.78 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1 Good	1.08 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	37 Good	37 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0004 Good	0.0004 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.56 Measured	1.55 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.005 Good	0.004 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Monochloramine	0.06 Good	0.06 Good	mg/L	< 3
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.1 Good	0.1 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	7.5 Normal	7.51 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	3.8 Good	3.8 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	4.5 Good	4.6 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	17 Measured	17.3 Measured	°C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.07 Good	1.14 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	74 Good	72 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.034 Good	0.035 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.3 Good	0.3 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.005 Measured	0.005 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 Icon 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.