Albion Heights vs Taroona

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Albion Heights vs Taroona
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Taroona, TAS

9.1

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

Albion Heights has better water quality with a score of 9.6/10 compared to Taroona's 9.1/10. Taroona has softer water (23.62963 vs 44.75 mg/L).

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

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Taroona is 0.815378 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

Albion Heights, TAS

Taroona, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Albion Heights

44.75 Higher

Taroona

23.62963 Lower

pH Level

Albion Heights

7.176996 Normal

Taroona

7.093328 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Albion Heights

0.966667 Higher

Taroona

0.928333 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Albion Heights

0.769522 Lower

Taroona

0.815378 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Albion Heights	Taroona	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	16.15 Measured	11.655172 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.025 Good	0.027727 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.00205 Measured	0.002069 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	14.666667 Measured	8.218182 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	28.5 Good	9.454545 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.25 Good	2.642857 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	165.3 Measured	75.827586 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.006167 Good	0.009318 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	0.966667 Good	0.928333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.769522 Good	0.815378 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	44.75 Good	23.62963 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.016667 Good	0.02 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	4.05 Measured	1.336364 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00275 Good	0.002045 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	0.1697 Good	0.036897 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.176996 Normal	7.093328 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	9.857143 Good	3.572727 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	20.85 Good	8.344828 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.946738 Measured	13.052234 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.996842 Good	1.214444 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	4.790469 Detected	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	99.9 Good	49.148148 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.042667 Good	0.022818 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.38485 Good	0.715031 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0055 Measured	0.004091 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.