Boyer vs Dee

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Boyer vs Dee
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Dee, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Dee is 1.087187 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

Boyer, TAS

Dee, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Boyer

41.055556 Lower

Dee

80.285714 Higher

pH Level

Boyer

7.299961 Normal

Dee

7.385625 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Boyer

—

Dee

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Boyer

0.873906 Lower

Dee

1.087187 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Boyer	Dee	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	17.888889 Measured	46.857143 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.043 Good	0.011667 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002056 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	13.4 Measured	17.666667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	9.8 Good	78.666667 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.222222 Good	2.428571 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	125 Measured	318.571429 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00225 Good	0.003667 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	0.873906 Good	1.087187 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	41.055556 Good	80.285714 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.014 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.7 Measured	11.3 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00105 Good	0.0015 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	0.046111 Good	0.105571 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.299961 Normal	7.385625 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	4.35 Good	23.0005 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	22.166667 Good	10.571429 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	12.878906 Measured	12.5375 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.997222 Good	1.356667 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	78.666667 Good	185.714286 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.0203 Good	0.047667 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.292812 Good	0.285938 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.00235 Measured	0.001667 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.