Avoca vs Upper Esk

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Upper Esk, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Avoca scores 9.8/10 and Upper Esk scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Upper Esk is 0.925657 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

Avoca, TAS

Upper Esk, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Avoca

45.583333 Higher

Upper Esk

9.928571 Lower

pH Level

Avoca

7.354844 Normal

Upper Esk

7.347071 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Avoca

—

Upper Esk

0.846667

Chlorine (mg/L)

Avoca

0.869844 Lower

Upper Esk

0.925657 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Avoca	Upper Esk	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	46.666667 Measured	15.571429 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Antimony	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Arsenic	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	0.0002 Measured	0.0002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	16 Measured	1.925 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	5.5 Good	13.5 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.166667 Good	2 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	112.833333 Measured	133.571429 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.005625 Good	0.002125 Good	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	0.005 Measured	0.005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Fluoride	—	0.846667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.869844 Good	0.925657 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	45.583333 Good	9.928571 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	0.95 Measured	1.1 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.002375 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.018417 Good	0.547357 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.354844 Normal	7.347071 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	3.55 Good	16.2 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	1 Good	20.5 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	12.157813 Measured	12.623232 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.912857 Good	1.105 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	69.75 Good	80.142857 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.0205 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.196094 Good	0.241616 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0045 Measured	0.002625 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.