Boobyalla vs Cape Portland

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Boobyalla vs Cape Portland
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Cape Portland, TAS

9.8

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Boobyalla scores 9.6/10 and Cape Portland scores 9.8/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Boobyalla is 1.132424 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

Boobyalla, TAS

Cape Portland, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Boobyalla

13.5 Lower

Cape Portland

16.142857 Higher

pH Level

Boobyalla

7.262424 Normal

Cape Portland

7.203182 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Boobyalla

0.86

Cape Portland

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Chlorine (mg/L)

Boobyalla

1.132424 Higher

Cape Portland

0.727121 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Boobyalla	Cape Portland	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	26.666667 Measured	10.571429 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.0275 Good	0.0175 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	3.475 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	18.25 Good	21.5 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.166667 Good	2.142857 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	180 Measured	104.285714 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001875 Good	0.00575 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	0.86 Good	—	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.132424 Good	0.727121 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	13.5 Good	16.142857 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01125 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001125 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.45 Measured	2.25 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.002625 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	0.239167 Good	0.46 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.262424 Normal	7.203182 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	29.5 Good	14 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	29.916667 Good	2.928571 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.536364 Measured	15.245455 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.234286 Good	0.797857 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	111.25 Good	66.642857 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.03025 Good	0.02875 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.333636 Good	0.216061 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.002 Measured	0.0035 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.