Boat Harbour vs Detention

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Boat Harbour vs Detention
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Detention, TAS

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Boat Harbour scores 9.7/10 and Detention scores 9.5/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Boat Harbour is 0.991368 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

Boat Harbour, TAS

Detention, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Boat Harbour

16.428571 Lower

Detention

67.666667 Higher

pH Level

Boat Harbour

7.447579 Normal

Detention

7.241299 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Boat Harbour

0.776667 Lower

Detention

0.926667 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Boat Harbour

0.991368 Higher

Detention

0.439394 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Boat Harbour	Detention	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	17 Measured	24.722222 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.010833 Good	0.0275 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 Measured	0.002778 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	4.133333 Measured	18.833333 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	9.333333 Good	39.666667 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.214286 Good	2.388889 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	72.785714 Measured	283.333333 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00475 Good	0.018 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	0.776667 Good	0.926667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.991368 Good	0.439394 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	16.428571 Good	67.666667 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0125 Good	0.013125 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001375 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.683333 Measured	5.533333 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.006 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	0.0155 Good	0.352222 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.447579 Normal	7.241299 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	6.8 Good	24.333333 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	1.285714 Good	43.222222 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	11.776842 Measured	14.305455 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.041667 Good	0.667222 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	44 Good	170.555556 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.047167 Good	0.098333 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.243684 Good	0.409481 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.001333 Measured	0.017 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.