Black River vs Waratah

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Black River vs Waratah
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Waratah, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Black River scores 9.5/10 and Waratah scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Waratah is 0.696094 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

Black River, TAS

Waratah, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Black River

67.666667 Higher

Waratah

10.833333 Lower

pH Level

Black River

7.241299 Normal

Waratah

6.899219 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Black River

0.926667 Same

Waratah

0.926667 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Black River

0.439394 Lower

Waratah

0.696094 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Black River	Waratah	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	24.722222 Measured	8.25 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.0275 Good	0.015 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002778 Measured	0.002417 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	18.833333 Measured	2.575 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	39.666667 Good	13.25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.388889 Good	2.666667 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	283.333333 Measured	72.75 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.018 Good	0.0045 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	0.926667 Good	0.926667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.439394 Good	0.696094 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	67.666667 Good	10.833333 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.013125 Good	0.025 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001375 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	5.533333 Measured	1.425 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.006 Good	0.013125 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	0.352222 Good	0.2325 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.241299 Normal	6.899219 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	24.333333 Good	9.75 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	43.222222 Good	1.25 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.305455 Measured	11.078125 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.667222 Good	0.6925 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	170.555556 Good	46.666667 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.098333 Good	0.07075 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.409481 Good	0.234687 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.017 Measured	0.00525 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.