Blackstone Heights vs Mowbray Heights

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Mowbray Heights, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Blackstone Heights is 0.769522 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

Blackstone Heights, TAS

Mowbray Heights, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Blackstone Heights

44.75 Higher

Mowbray Heights

26.24 Lower

pH Level

Blackstone Heights

7.176996 Normal

Mowbray Heights

7.284564 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Blackstone Heights

0.966667 Higher

Mowbray Heights

0.943333 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Blackstone Heights

0.769522 Higher

Mowbray Heights

0.768985 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Blackstone Heights	Mowbray Heights	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	16.15 Measured	12.428571 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.025 Good	0.018125 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.00205 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	14.666667 Measured	7.5375 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	28.5 Good	11.818182 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.25 Good	2.142857 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	165.3 Measured	97.37037 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.006167 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	0.966667 Good	0.943333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.769522 Good	0.768985 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	44.75 Good	26.24 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.016667 Good	0.010625 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	4.05 Measured	1.9375 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00275 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	0.1697 Good	0.160536 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.176996 Normal	7.284564 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	9.857143 Good	6.0625 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	20.85 Good	12.392857 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.946738 Measured	14.575881 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.996842 Good	0.904615 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	99.9 Good	63.68 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.042667 Good	0.023778 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.38485 Good	0.309666 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0055 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.