Bradys Lake vs Fitzgerald

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Bradys Lake vs Fitzgerald
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Fitzgerald, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Bradys Lake scores 9.8/10 and Fitzgerald scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Fitzgerald is 0.873906 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

Bradys Lake, TAS

Fitzgerald, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Bradys Lake

37.083333 Lower

Fitzgerald

41.055556 Higher

pH Level

Bradys Lake

7.576875 Normal

Fitzgerald

7.299961 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Bradys Lake

—

Fitzgerald

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Bradys Lake

0.837031 Lower

Fitzgerald

0.873906 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Bradys Lake	Fitzgerald	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	39.642857 Measured	17.888889 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.019 Good	0.043 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 Measured	0.002056 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	12.25 Measured	13.4 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	6.5 Good	9.8 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.571429 Good	2.222222 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	104.214286 Measured	125 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.0047 Good	0.00225 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	0.837031 Good	0.873906 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	37.083333 Good	41.055556 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.014 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	0.475 Measured	1.7 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0014 Good	0.00105 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	0.0045 Good	0.046111 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.576875 Normal	7.299961 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	3.85 Good	4.35 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	1 Good	22.166667 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	11.018438 Measured	12.878906 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.158333 Good	0.997222 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	63.9375 Good	78.666667 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.0495 Good	0.0203 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.236563 Good	0.292812 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0048 Measured	0.00235 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.