Albert Park vs Bittern West

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Albert Park vs Bittern West
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Albert Park, VIC

9.4

Quality Score

Supplied by South East Water

Bittern West, VIC

9.4

Quality Score

Supplied by South East Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Albert Park scores 9.4/10 and Bittern West scores 9.4/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Bittern West is 0.72 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

Albert Park, VIC

Bittern West, VIC

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Albert Park

11 Lower

Bittern West

18 Higher

pH Level

Albert Park

7.3 Normal

Bittern West

—

Fluoride (mg/L)

Albert Park

0.77 Lower

Bittern West

0.78 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Albert Park

0.66 Lower

Bittern West

0.72 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Albert Park	Bittern West	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Colour	7.2 Good	7.5 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.015 Good	0.011 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	—	MPN/100mL	< 0
Electrical Conductivity	97 Measured	—		No limit
Fluoride	0.77 Good	0.78 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.66 Good	0.72 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	11 Good	18 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.08 Good	0.03 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Manganese	0.004 Good	0.005 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.3 Normal	—	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	7.7 Good	—	mg/L	< 180
Total Chlorine	0.73 Good	—	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	0.049 Good	0.054 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	2 Good	2 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 South East 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.