Breona vs Kimberley

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Breona vs Kimberley
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Kimberley, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Kimberley is 1.022525 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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Visual comparison

Breona, TAS

Kimberley, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Breona

45.894737 Higher

Kimberley

22.944444 Lower

pH Level

Breona

7.330935 Normal

Kimberley

7.560606 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Breona

0.983333 Higher

Kimberley

0.88 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Breona

0.767982 Lower

Kimberley

1.022525 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Breona	Kimberley	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	17.157895 Measured	6.333333 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.023333 Good	0.067222 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002211 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	8.477778 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	25 Good	6.555556 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.526316 Good	2.047619 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	167.222222 Measured	79.190476 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00775 Good	0.001056 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	0.983333 Good	0.88 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.767982 Good	1.022525 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	45.894737 Good	22.944444 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.018333 Good	0.012778 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	3.671429 Measured	0.677778 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00425 Good	0.002333 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	0.244337 Good	0.043429 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.330935 Normal	7.560606 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	9.8625 Good	3.622222 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	19.473684 Good	15.952381 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.33192 Measured	13.287879 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.02 Good	1.125556 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	101.444444 Good	52.333333 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.051571 Good	0.044222 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.369509 Good	0.297677 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.007417 Measured	0.003889 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.