Alanvale vs Inveresk

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Inveresk, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Alanvale is 0.768985 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

Alanvale, TAS

Inveresk, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Alanvale

26.24 Lower

Inveresk

29.166667 Higher

pH Level

Alanvale

7.284564 Normal

Inveresk

7.28191 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Alanvale

0.943333 Higher

Inveresk

0.896667 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Alanvale

0.768985 Higher

Inveresk

0.681936 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Alanvale	Inveresk	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	12.428571 Measured	11.2 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.018125 Good	0.025833 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002071 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	7.5375 Measured	8 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	11.818182 Good	15.25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.142857 Good	2.2 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	97.37037 Measured	109.35 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.007375 Good	0.00575 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	0.943333 Good	0.896667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.768985 Good	0.681936 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	26.24 Good	29.166667 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.010625 Good	0.033333 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.9375 Measured	2.666667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001687 Good	0.001667 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.160536 Good	0.171158 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.284564 Normal	7.28191 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	6.0625 Good	7.616667 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	12.392857 Good	13.05 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.575881 Measured	14.978515 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.904615 Good	0.9945 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	63.68 Good	69.111111 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.023778 Good	0.025 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.309666 Good	0.389549 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.003125 Measured	0.007083 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.