Buckland vs Maria Island

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Buckland vs Maria Island
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Maria Island, TAS

9.0

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Buckland scores 9.0/10 and Maria Island scores 9.0/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Buckland is 0.864063 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

Buckland, TAS

Maria Island, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Buckland

73.8 Same

Maria Island

73.8 Same

pH Level

Buckland

7.31875 Normal

Maria Island

7.31875 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Buckland

0.863333 Same

Maria Island

0.863333 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Buckland

0.864063 Same

Maria Island

0.864063 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Buckland	Maria Island	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	39.5 Measured	39.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.011667 Good	0.011667 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002214 Measured	0.002214 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	16.285714 Measured	16.285714 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	80.5 Good	80.5 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.142857 Good	2.142857 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	422.142857 Measured	422.142857 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.004167 Good	0.004167 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	0.863333 Good	0.863333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.864063 Good	0.864063 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	73.8 Good	73.8 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.010833 Good	0.010833 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	9.042857 Measured	9.042857 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.009083 Good	0.009083 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	0.030071 Good	0.030071 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.31875 Normal	7.31875 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	42.857143 Good	42.857143 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	48.428571 Good	48.428571 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	15.097917 Measured	15.097917 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.734167 Good	0.734167 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	2.912903 Detected	2.912903 Detected	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	250 Good	250 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.069 Good	0.069 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.321042 Good	0.321042 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.005083 Measured	0.005083 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.