Ashburton vs Oakleigh

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Ashburton vs Oakleigh
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Ashburton, VIC

9.4

Quality Score

Supplied by Yarra Valley Water

Oakleigh, VIC

9.4

Quality Score

Supplied by Yarra Valley Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Ashburton scores 9.4/10 and Oakleigh scores 9.4/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Oakleigh is 0.58 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

Ashburton, VIC

Oakleigh, VIC

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Ashburton

19 Higher

Oakleigh

17 Lower

pH Level

Ashburton

7.4 Normal

Oakleigh

7.3 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Ashburton

0.69 Lower

Oakleigh

0.75 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Ashburton

0.31 Lower

Oakleigh

0.58 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Ashburton	Oakleigh	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Colour	—	7.2 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.013 Good	0.014 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.69 Good	0.75 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.31 Good	0.58 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	19 Good	17 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.064 Good	0.061 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0003 Good	0.0007 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Manganese	—	0.004 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.4 Normal	7.3 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Trihalomethanes	0.07 Good	0.06 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	2.95 Good	2.97 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.004 Measured	0.005 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 Yarra Valley 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.