Allens Rivulet vs Upper Woodstock

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Upper Woodstock, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Allens Rivulet scores 9.7/10 and Upper Woodstock scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Upper Woodstock is 0.873906 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

Allens Rivulet, TAS

Upper Woodstock, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Allens Rivulet

17.5 Lower

Upper Woodstock

41.055556 Higher

pH Level

Allens Rivulet

7.125666 Normal

Upper Woodstock

7.299961 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Allens Rivulet

0.953333

Upper Woodstock

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Chlorine (mg/L)

Allens Rivulet

0.762816 Lower

Upper Woodstock

0.873906 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Allens Rivulet	Upper Woodstock	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	9 Measured	17.888889 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.016429 Good	0.043 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002263 Measured	0.002056 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	4.9 Measured	13.4 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	7.428571 Good	9.8 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.473684 Good	2.222222 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	59.368421 Measured	125 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.007714 Good	0.00225 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	0.953333 Good	—	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.762816 Good	0.873906 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	17.5 Good	41.055556 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.026429 Good	0.014 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.057143 Measured	1.7 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001786 Good	0.00105 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	0.009158 Good	0.046111 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.125666 Normal	7.299961 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	3.171429 Good	4.35 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	3.578947 Good	22.166667 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.215529 Measured	12.878906 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.9255 Good	0.997222 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	38.789474 Good	78.666667 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.04 Good	0.0203 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.481092 Good	0.292812 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.004 Measured	0.00235 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.