Blue Rocks vs Lady Barron

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Lady Barron, TAS

9.4

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Blue Rocks scores 9.7/10 and Lady Barron scores 9.4/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Lady Barron is 1.114923 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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

Blue Rocks, TAS

Lady Barron, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Blue Rocks

9 Lower

Lady Barron

84.5 Higher

pH Level

Blue Rocks

8.012239 Normal

Lady Barron

7.454615 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Blue Rocks

—

Lady Barron

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Blue Rocks

1.077273 Lower

Lady Barron

1.114923 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Blue Rocks	Lady Barron	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	9.285714 Measured	54.2 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.01 Good	0.01 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	3.325 Measured	6.225 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	27.666667 Good	271.666667 Exceeds	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2 Good	2.133333 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	120.714286 Measured	1054 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001 Good	0.010625 Good	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	0.005 Measured	0.005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Free Chlorine	1.077273 Good	1.114923 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	9 Good	84.5 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.02375 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001375 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	0.2 Measured	17 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 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	0.034917 Good	0.358333 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	8.012239 Normal	7.454615 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	15.75 Good	152.5 Near limit	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	1 Good	35.071429 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	15.768182 Measured	15.653846 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.109286 Good	1.268571 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	69.833333 Good	537.692308 Near limit	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.002 Good	0.10475 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.212273 Good	0.296615 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.00275 Measured	0.025875 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.