Apsley vs Bothwell

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Bothwell, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Apsley scores 9.5/10 and Bothwell scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Bothwell is 1.087187 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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

Apsley, TAS

Bothwell, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Apsley

—

Bothwell

80.285714

pH Level

Apsley

7.381643 Normal

Bothwell

7.385625 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Apsley

0.926667

Bothwell

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Apsley

0.75535 Lower

Bothwell

1.087187 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Apsley	Bothwell	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	—	46.857143 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	—	0.011667 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	—	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Antimony	—	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Arsenic	—	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	—	0.0002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	—	17.666667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	—	78.666667 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	—	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	—	2.428571 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	—	318.571429 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	—	0.003667 Good	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	—	0.005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Fluoride	0.926667 Good	—	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.75535 Good	1.087187 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	—	80.285714 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	—	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	—	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	—	11.3 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	—	0.0015 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	—	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	—	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	—	0.105571 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	—	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.381643 Normal	7.385625 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	—	23.0005 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	—	10.571429 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.423427 Measured	12.5375 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	—	1.356667 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	—	185.714286 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	—	0.047667 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.238007 Good	0.285938 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	—	0.001667 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.