Browns Plains vs Drewvale

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Browns Plains vs Drewvale
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Drewvale, QLD

9.2

Quality Score

Supplied by Seqwater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Browns Plains scores 9.5/10 and Drewvale scores 9.2/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Browns Plains is 1.3 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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

Browns Plains, QLD

Drewvale, QLD

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Browns Plains

70.2 Lower

Drewvale

114.8 Higher

pH Level

Browns Plains

—

Drewvale

—

Fluoride (mg/L)

Browns Plains

0.85 Same

Drewvale

0.85 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Browns Plains

1.3 Higher

Drewvale

1.1 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Browns Plains	Drewvale	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	34.8 Measured	92 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.042 Good	0.053 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Arsenic	0.0005 Measured	0.0005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	19.3 Measured	23.8 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chlorate	0.005 Measured	0.032 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	51.6 Good	83.5 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	1 Good	1.6 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	278.9 Measured	497.2 Measured	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	CFU/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.85 Good	0.85 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.3 Good	1.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	70.2 Good	114.8 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.02 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	5.22 Measured	12.93 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.003 Good	0.003 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Monochloramine	—	3 Near limit	mg/L	< 3
Ndma	0.003 Measured	0.003 Measured	µg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	—	0.027 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	—	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Sodium	24.7 Good	43.5 Good	mg/L	< 180
Temperature	25.5 Measured	29.3 Measured	°C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.3 Good	3 Good	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	0.07390000000000001 Good	0.1125 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.4 Good	0.3 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.005 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 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.