Bronte Park vs Flagstaff Gully

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Bronte Park vs Flagstaff Gully
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Flagstaff Gully, TAS

9.8

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Bronte Park scores 9.8/10 and Flagstaff Gully scores 9.8/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Bronte Park is 0.837031 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

Bronte Park, TAS

Flagstaff Gully, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Bronte Park

37.083333 Lower

Flagstaff Gully

46.285714 Higher

pH Level

Bronte Park

7.576875 Normal

Flagstaff Gully

7.414137 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Bronte Park

—

Flagstaff Gully

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Bronte Park

0.837031 Higher

Flagstaff Gully

0.829548 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Bronte Park	Flagstaff Gully	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	39.642857 Measured	19.727273 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.019 Good	0.033333 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 Measured	0.002182 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	16.666667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	6.5 Good	10.111111 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.571429 Good	2.238095 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	104.214286 Measured	121.363636 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.0047 Good	0.007944 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	0.829548 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	37.083333 Good	46.285714 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.012222 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	0.475 Measured	2.511111 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0014 Good	0.001111 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	0.040409 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.576875 Normal	7.414137 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	3.85 Good	4.333333 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	1 Good	20 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	11.018438 Measured	13.944521 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.158333 Good	0.966842 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	63.9375 Good	75.285714 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.0495 Good	0.027556 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.236563 Good	0.310575 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0048 Measured	0.004056 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.