Apslawn vs Dolphin Sands

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Apslawn vs Dolphin Sands
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Dolphin Sands, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Apslawn scores 9.6/10 and Dolphin Sands scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Dolphin Sands is 1.102396 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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Visual comparison

Apslawn, TAS

Dolphin Sands, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Apslawn

49 Lower

Dolphin Sands

51 Higher

pH Level

Apslawn

8.073952 Normal

Dolphin Sands

7.220625 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Apslawn

0.913333 Higher

Dolphin Sands

0.82 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Apslawn

0.414032 Lower

Dolphin Sands

1.102396 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Apslawn	Dolphin Sands	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	26.142857 Measured	47.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.036667 Good	0.02125 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.003571 Measured	0.002083 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	17.666667 Measured	10.4 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	9.666667 Good	35.75 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2 Good	2.083333 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	135.714286 Measured	241.666667 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001 Good	0.014125 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	0.913333 Good	0.82 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.414032 Good	1.102396 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	49 Good	51 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	1.433333 Measured	6.425 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
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.051143 Good	0.00525 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	8.073952 Normal	7.220625 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	4.666667 Good	16.167333 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	23 Good	22.916667 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.65 Measured	14.673958 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.305 Good	1.490714 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	78.285714 Good	147.5 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.057 Good	0.0165 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.292016 Good	0.319271 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.002333 Measured	0.006125 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.