Arthurs Lake vs Bagdad

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Arthurs Lake vs Bagdad
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Bagdad, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Arthurs Lake is 0.75535 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

Arthurs Lake, TAS

Bagdad, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Arthurs Lake

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Bagdad

pH Level

Arthurs Lake

7.381643 Normal

Bagdad

8.073952 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Arthurs Lake

0.926667 Higher

Bagdad

0.913333 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Arthurs Lake

0.75535 Higher

Bagdad

0.414032 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Arthurs Lake	Bagdad	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	—	26.142857 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	—	0.036667 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	—	0.003571 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	—	9.666667 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	—	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	—	2 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	—	135.714286 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	—	0.001 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	0.913333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.75535 Good	0.414032 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	—	49 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	—	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	—	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	—	1.433333 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	—	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	—	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	—	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	—	0.051143 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	—	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.381643 Normal	8.073952 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	—	4.666667 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	—	23 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.423427 Measured	13.65 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	—	0.305 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	—	78.285714 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	—	0.057 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.238007 Good	0.292016 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	—	0.002333 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.