Albanvale vs Cairnlea

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Albanvale vs Cairnlea
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Albanvale, VIC

9.4

Quality Score

Supplied by Greater Western Water

Cairnlea, VIC

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by Greater Western Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Albanvale scores 9.4/10 and Cairnlea scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Albanvale is 0.69 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

Albanvale, VIC

Cairnlea, VIC

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Albanvale

18 Lower

Cairnlea

23 Higher

pH Level

Albanvale

7.5 Normal

Cairnlea

7.5 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Albanvale

0.79 Lower

Cairnlea

0.85 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Albanvale

0.69 Higher

Cairnlea

0.43 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Albanvale	Cairnlea	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	14 Measured	—	mg/L CaCO3	No limit
Aluminium	0.03 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.2
Colour	3 Good	2 Good	HU	< 15
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Electrical Conductivity	78 Measured	110 Measured		No limit
Fluoride	0.79 Good	0.85 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.69 Good	0.43 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	18 Good	23 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.15 Good	0.03 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Manganese	0.011 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.5 Normal	7.5 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	6.4 Good	8.2 Good	mg/L	< 180
Total Chlorine	0.85 Good	0.57 Good	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	0.041 Good	0.03 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	1.6 Good	0.6 Good	NTU	< 5

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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 Greater Western 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.