Breadalbane vs Glen Dhu

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Breadalbane vs Glen Dhu
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Glen Dhu, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Breadalbane is 0.797453 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

Breadalbane, TAS

Glen Dhu, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Breadalbane

44.555556 Higher

Glen Dhu

29.166667 Lower

pH Level

Breadalbane

7.359091 Normal

Glen Dhu

7.28191 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Breadalbane

0.81 Lower

Glen Dhu

0.896667 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Breadalbane

0.797453 Higher

Glen Dhu

0.681936 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Breadalbane	Glen Dhu	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	29.166667 Measured	11.2 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.040833 Good	0.025833 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.003556 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	12.3 Measured	8 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	37 Good	15.25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.555556 Good	2.2 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	211.833333 Measured	109.35 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.003083 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	0.81 Good	0.896667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.797453 Good	0.681936 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	44.555556 Good	29.166667 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.010833 Good	0.033333 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	5 Measured	2.666667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00725 Good	0.001667 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	0.161353 Good	0.171158 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002444 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.359091 Normal	7.28191 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	23.143143 Good	7.616667 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	26.888889 Good	13.05 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.624242 Measured	14.978515 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.982381 Good	0.9945 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	121.777778 Good	69.111111 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.035167 Good	0.025 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.274727 Good	0.389549 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.006667 Measured	0.007083 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.