Bracknell vs Southport

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Bracknell vs Southport
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Southport, QLD

9.0

Quality Score

Supplied by Seqwater

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Which suburb has better water?

Bracknell has better water quality with a score of 9.8/10 compared to Southport's 9.0/10. Bracknell has softer water (13.916667 vs 33.9 mg/L).

Based on ADWG compliance across all measured parameters. Both suburbs receive treated, safe drinking water.

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Visual comparison

Bracknell, TAS

Southport, QLD

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Bracknell

13.916667 Lower

Southport

33.9 Higher

pH Level

Bracknell

7.399848 Normal

Southport

6.2 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Bracknell

—

Southport

0.81

Chlorine (mg/L)

Bracknell

0.957879 Lower

Southport

1.7 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Bracknell	Southport	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	21.666667 Measured	29.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.01 Good	0.013 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Antimony	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Arsenic	0.001 Measured	0.0005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Bromate	—	0.005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	0.0002 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	3.9 Measured	12.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chlorate	—	0.066 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	11 Good	25.7 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.333333 Good	1.3 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	124.166667 Measured	197.5 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00175 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	0.005 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Fluoride	—	0.81 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.957879 Good	1.7 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	13.916667 Good	33.9 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.275 Measured	0.7 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00175 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Ndma	—	0.003 Measured	µg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.112667 Good	—	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.399848 Normal	6.2 Outside range	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	18 Good	18.3 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	21 Good	—	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.239394 Measured	25 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.115 Good	1.6 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	—	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	78.166667 Good	—	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.02325 Good	0.0396 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.247121 Good	0.3 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.00275 Measured	0.005 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 and Seqwater. 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.