Barrington vs Devonport

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Devonport, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Barrington scores 9.7/10 and Devonport scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Devonport is 1.062859 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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Visual comparison

Barrington, TAS

Devonport, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Barrington

22.944444 Lower

Devonport

25.909091 Higher

pH Level

Barrington

7.560606 Normal

Devonport

7.326645 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Barrington

0.88 Lower

Devonport

0.886667 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Barrington

1.022525 Lower

Devonport

1.062859 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Barrington	Devonport	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	6.333333 Measured	6.30303 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.067222 Good	0.025385 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 Measured	0.002061 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	8.477778 Measured	9.269231 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	6.555556 Good	7.461538 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.047619 Good	2.121212 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	79.190476 Measured	83.151515 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001056 Good	0.004 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	0.88 Good	0.886667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.022525 Good	1.062859 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	22.944444 Good	25.909091 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.012778 Good	0.013077 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001038 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	0.677778 Measured	1.015385 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.002333 Good	0.002885 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	0.000104 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.043429 Good	0.068303 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.560606 Normal	7.326645 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	3.622222 Good	3.407692 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	15.952381 Good	15.242424 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.287879 Measured	14.207188 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.125556 Good	1.277273 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	52.333333 Good	55.333333 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.044222 Good	0.045692 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.297677 Good	0.349569 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.003889 Measured	0.006538 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.