Bellingham vs Retreat

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Bellingham vs Retreat
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Retreat, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Retreat 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

Bellingham, TAS

Retreat, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Bellingham

45.894737 Higher

Retreat

9.928571 Lower

pH Level

Bellingham

7.330935 Normal

Retreat

7.347071 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Bellingham

0.983333 Higher

Retreat

0.846667 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Bellingham

0.767982 Lower

Retreat

0.925657 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Bellingham	Retreat	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	17.157895 Measured	15.571429 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.023333 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002211 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	13.4 Measured	1.925 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	25 Good	13.5 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.526316 Good	2 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	167.222222 Measured	133.571429 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00775 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	0.983333 Good	0.846667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.767982 Good	0.925657 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	45.894737 Good	9.928571 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.018333 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	3.671429 Measured	1.1 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00425 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	0.244337 Good	0.547357 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.330935 Normal	7.347071 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	9.8625 Good	16.2 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	19.473684 Good	20.5 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.33192 Measured	12.623232 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.02 Good	1.105 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	101.444444 Good	80.142857 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.051571 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.369509 Good	0.241616 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.007417 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.