Arthurs Lake vs Granton

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Granton, 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 Granton scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Granton is 0.866797 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

Granton, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Arthurs Lake

—

Granton

29.538462

pH Level

Arthurs Lake

7.381643 Normal

Granton

7.272285 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Arthurs Lake

0.926667 Higher

Granton

0.92 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Arthurs Lake

0.75535 Lower

Granton

0.866797 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Arthurs Lake	Granton	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	—	13.071429 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	—	0.042 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	—	0.002286 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	—	9.08 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	—	8.4 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	—	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	—	2.285714 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	—	93.785714 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	—	0.0263 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	0.92 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.75535 Good	0.866797 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	—	29.538462 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	—	0.017 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	—	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	—	1.28 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	—	0.02895 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	—	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.381643 Normal	7.272285 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	—	3.9 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	—	13.071429 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.423427 Measured	13.452148 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	—	1.304615 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	—	62.307692 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	—	0.0256 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.238007 Good	0.378691 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	—	0.0024 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.