Bicheno vs Coles Bay

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Bicheno vs Coles Bay
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Coles Bay, TAS

9.4

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Bicheno scores 9.7/10 and Coles Bay scores 9.4/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Bicheno is 0.974362 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

Bicheno, TAS

Coles Bay, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Bicheno

31 Lower

Coles Bay

56.142857 Higher

pH Level

Bicheno

7.43129 Normal

Coles Bay

7.432419 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Bicheno

0.906667

Coles Bay

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Bicheno

0.974362 Higher

Coles Bay

0.776129 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Bicheno	Coles Bay	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	35 Measured	45.857143 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.02125 Good	0.053929 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 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	5.475 Measured	4.542857 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	27.25 Good	160 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.25 Good	2.285714 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	189.166667 Measured	796.428571 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00175 Good	0.003571 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	0.906667 Good	—	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.974362 Good	0.776129 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	31 Good	56.142857 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01125 Good	0.019643 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.00125 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	4.475 Measured	10.814286 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.001286 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	0.004167 Good	0.004786 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.43129 Normal	7.432419 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	16 Good	125 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	11 Good	100.714286 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	15.443011 Measured	15.829032 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.123571 Good	0.855833 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	113.916667 Good	417.142857 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.02425 Good	0.091643 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.273333 Good	0.386129 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.00375 Measured	0.010714 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.