Bagdad North vs Lake Sorell

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Bagdad North vs Lake Sorell
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Lake Sorell, TAS

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Bagdad North scores 9.6/10 and Lake Sorell scores 9.5/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Lake Sorell is 0.75535 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

Bagdad North, TAS

Lake Sorell, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Bagdad North

Lake Sorell

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pH Level

Bagdad North

8.073952 Normal

Lake Sorell

7.381643 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Bagdad North

0.913333 Lower

Lake Sorell

0.926667 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Bagdad North

0.414032 Lower

Lake Sorell

0.75535 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Bagdad North	Lake Sorell	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	26.142857 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.036667 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.003571 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	17.666667 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	9.666667 Good	—	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2 Good	—	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	135.714286 Measured	—	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001 Good	—	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	0.005 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Fluoride	0.913333 Good	0.926667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.414032 Good	0.75535 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	49 Good	—	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.433333 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.051143 Good	—	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
pH	8.073952 Normal	7.381643 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	4.666667 Good	—	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	23 Good	—	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.65 Measured	13.423427 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.305 Good	—	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	78.285714 Good	—	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.057 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.292016 Good	0.238007 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.002333 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.