Baden vs Swanston

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Baden vs Swanston
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Swanston, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Baden scores 9.6/10 and Swanston scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Swanston is 0.609487 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

Baden, TAS

Swanston, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Baden

49 Higher

Swanston

36.428571 Lower

pH Level

Baden

8.073952 Normal

Swanston

7.396026 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Baden

0.913333 Higher

Swanston

0.85 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Baden

0.414032 Lower

Swanston

0.609487 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Baden	Swanston	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	26.142857 Measured	47.428571 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.036667 Good	0.0375 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.003571 Measured	0.003857 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	17.666667 Measured	6.8 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	9.666667 Good	32.25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2 Good	2.285714 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	135.714286 Measured	304.285714 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001 Good	0.003 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	0.913333 Good	0.85 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.414032 Good	0.609487 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	49 Good	36.428571 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	1.433333 Measured	4.65 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.001875 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	0.051143 Good	0.080143 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	8.073952 Normal	7.396026 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	4.666667 Good	45.75 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	23 Good	38.857143 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.65 Measured	14.442308 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.305 Good	0.721111 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	78.285714 Good	163.571429 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.057 Good	0.0665 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.292016 Good	0.350128 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.002333 Measured	0.00225 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.