Albany Creek vs Tweed Heads

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Albany Creek vs Tweed Heads
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Tweed Heads, QLD

9.0

Quality Score

Supplied by Seqwater

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Which suburb has better water?

Albany Creek has better water quality with a score of 9.5/10 compared to Tweed Heads's 9.0/10. Tweed Heads has softer water (33.9 vs 53 mg/L).

Based on ADWG compliance across all measured parameters. Both suburbs receive treated, safe drinking water.

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Visual comparison

Albany Creek, QLD

Tweed Heads, QLD

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Albany Creek

53 Higher

Tweed Heads

33.9 Lower

pH Level

Albany Creek

—

Tweed Heads

6.2 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Albany Creek

0.81 Same

Tweed Heads

0.81 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Albany Creek

0.4 Lower

Tweed Heads

1.7 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Albany Creek	Tweed Heads	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	59.5 Measured	29.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.024 Good	0.013 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Arsenic	0.0005 Measured	0.0005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Bromate	0.005 Measured	0.005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	11.8 Measured	12.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chlorate	0.14 Measured	0.066 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	7.3 Good	25.7 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	1 Good	1.3 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	270.8 Measured	197.5 Measured	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	CFU/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.81 Good	0.81 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.4 Good	1.7 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	53 Good	33.9 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	5.75 Measured	0.7 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Monochloramine	2.5 Near limit	—	mg/L	< 3
Ndma	0.003 Measured	0.003 Measured	µg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.116 Good	—	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.019 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
pH	—	6.2 Outside range	mg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	20.8 Good	18.3 Good	mg/L	< 180
Temperature	27.4 Measured	25 Measured	°C	No limit
Total Chlorine	2.3 Good	1.6 Good	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	0.0608 Good	0.0396 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 Seqwater. 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.