Ascot Vale vs Highpoint City

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Ascot Vale vs Highpoint City
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Ascot Vale, VIC

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by Greater Western Water

Highpoint City, VIC

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by Greater Western Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Ascot Vale scores 9.6/10 and Highpoint City scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Ascot Vale is 0.59 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

Ascot Vale, VIC

Highpoint City, VIC

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Ascot Vale

19 Lower

Highpoint City

20 Higher

pH Level

Ascot Vale

7.4 Normal

Highpoint City

7.3 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Ascot Vale

0.79 Lower

Highpoint City

0.82 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Ascot Vale

0.59 Higher

Highpoint City

0.53 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Ascot Vale	Highpoint City	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Colour	2 Good	2 Good	HU	< 15
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Electrical Conductivity	90 Measured	95 Measured		No limit
Fluoride	0.79 Good	0.82 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.59 Good	0.53 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	19 Good	20 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.05 Good	0.04 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Manganese	0.005 Good	0.005 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.4 Normal	7.3 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	6.1 Good	6.7 Good	mg/L	< 180
Total Chlorine	0.73 Good	0.66 Good	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	0.045 Good	0.042 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.7 Good	0.6 Good	NTU	< 5

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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 Greater Western Water. 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.