Beechford vs Windermere

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Beechford vs Windermere
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Windermere, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Beechford scores 9.6/10 and Windermere scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Windermere is 0.768985 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

Beechford, TAS

Windermere, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Beechford

45.894737 Higher

Windermere

26.24 Lower

pH Level

Beechford

7.330935 Normal

Windermere

7.284564 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Beechford

0.983333 Higher

Windermere

0.943333 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Beechford

0.767982 Lower

Windermere

0.768985 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Beechford	Windermere	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	17.157895 Measured	12.428571 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.023333 Good	0.018125 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002211 Measured	0.002071 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	13.4 Measured	7.5375 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	25 Good	11.818182 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.526316 Good	2.142857 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	167.222222 Measured	97.37037 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00775 Good	0.007375 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	0.983333 Good	0.943333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.767982 Good	0.768985 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	45.894737 Good	26.24 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.018333 Good	0.010625 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	3.671429 Measured	1.9375 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00425 Good	0.001687 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	0.244337 Good	0.160536 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.330935 Normal	7.284564 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	9.8625 Good	6.0625 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	19.473684 Good	12.392857 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.33192 Measured	14.575881 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.02 Good	0.904615 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	101.444444 Good	63.68 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.051571 Good	0.023778 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.369509 Good	0.309666 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.007417 Measured	0.003125 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.