Arthurs Lake vs Jericho

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

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

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Chlorine in Jericho is 0.924758 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

Jericho, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Arthurs Lake

—

Jericho

28.571429

pH Level

Arthurs Lake

7.381643 Normal

Jericho

7.395161 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Arthurs Lake

0.926667 Lower

Jericho

0.976667 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Arthurs Lake

0.75535 Lower

Jericho

0.924758 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Arthurs Lake	Jericho	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	—	40.642857 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	—	0.035 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	—	7.066667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	—	17.333333 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	—	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	—	2.142857 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	—	192.857143 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	—	0.0025 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	0.976667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.75535 Good	0.924758 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	—	28.571429 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	—	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	—	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	—	2.966667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	—	0.001333 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	—	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	—	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	—	0.079714 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	—	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.381643 Normal	7.395161 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	—	26.166667 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	—	26.357143 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.423427 Measured	12.342742 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	—	1.291667 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	—	110.142857 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	—	0.062 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.238007 Good	0.313065 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	—	0.002917 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.