Bellingham vs Wyena

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

Wyena, 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 Wyena scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Wyena is 0.88446 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

Wyena, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Bellingham

45.894737 Higher

Wyena

13.166667 Lower

pH Level

Bellingham

7.330935 Normal

Wyena

7.369858 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Bellingham

0.983333 Higher

Wyena

0.806667 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Bellingham

0.767982 Lower

Wyena

0.88446 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Bellingham	Wyena	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	17.157895 Measured	11.916667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.023333 Good	0.021667 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002211 Measured	0.002833 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	4.283333 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	25 Good	10.5 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.526316 Good	2.25 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	167.222222 Measured	70.916667 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00775 Good	0.004846 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	0.806667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.767982 Good	0.88446 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	45.894737 Good	13.166667 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	0.491667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00425 Good	0.001 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	0.206667 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.330935 Normal	7.369858 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	9.8625 Good	7.066667 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	19.473684 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.33192 Measured	13.681534 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.02 Good	1.1425 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	101.444444 Good	44.416667 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.051571 Good	0.05375 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.369509 Good	0.194602 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.007417 Measured	0.010192 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.