Alonnah vs Apollo Bay

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Alonnah vs Apollo Bay
Creator: WaterScore
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Apollo Bay, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

Share this page Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Alonnah scores 9.5/10 and Apollo Bay scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

As an Amazon Associate, WaterScore earns from qualifying purchases. We may also earn from other affiliate links on this page — this doesn't affect our recommendations.

Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Apollo Bay is 0.940937 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.

BRITAOur pick

Marella 2.4L Fridge Water Filter Jug (Maxtra+)

4.7 · 16,095 ratings on Amazon

A BRITA Marella is the opposite: fast (2.4L, fills in under a minute), kid-friendly handle, fridge-door fit, replacement cartridges available everywhere in AU. Chlorine gone, taste clean, no plumber, no faff — this is the default answer for chlorine taste in Australia.

Kill the taste →

Sponsored Amazon link · we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Check Amazon for current price and availability.

Visual comparison

Alonnah, TAS

Apollo Bay, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Alonnah

49.333333 Higher

Apollo Bay

22.645161 Lower

pH Level

Alonnah

6.899032 Normal

Apollo Bay

7.591733 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Alonnah

—

Apollo Bay

0.846667

Chlorine (mg/L)

Alonnah

0.859677 Lower

Apollo Bay

0.940937 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Alonnah	Apollo Bay	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	35 Measured	37 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.0175 Good	0.017391 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002333 Measured	0.002129 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	8.8 Measured	5.541667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	28.525 Good	13 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.00125 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	6.166667 Good	2.322581 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	310.666667 Measured	204 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.0215 Good	0.006739 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	—	0.846667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.859677 Good	0.940937 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	49.333333 Good	22.645161 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.1325 Good	0.015217 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	5.6 Measured	2.55 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.01 Good	0.002217 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.0015 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.178833 Good	0.00929 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002333 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	6.899032 Normal	7.591733 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	32 Good	28.375 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	11.5 Good	37.258065 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.045161 Measured	12.709091 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.548571 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	185.333333 Good	120.064516 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.048267 Good	0.040364 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.877097 Good	0.302833 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.01775 Measured	0.004435 Measured	mg/L	No limit

Explore further

Alonnah

Apollo Bay

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.