Buckland vs Poatina

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

Poatina, TAS

9.8

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

Poatina has better water quality with a score of 9.8/10 compared to Buckland's 9.0/10. Poatina has softer water (13.916667 vs 73.8 mg/L).

Based on ADWG compliance across all measured parameters. Both suburbs receive treated, safe drinking water.

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Chlorine in Poatina is 0.957879 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

Poatina, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Buckland

73.8 Higher

Poatina

13.916667 Lower

pH Level

Buckland

7.31875 Normal

Poatina

7.399848 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Buckland

0.863333

Poatina

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Buckland

0.864063 Lower

Poatina

0.957879 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Buckland	Poatina	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	39.5 Measured	21.666667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.011667 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002214 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	16.285714 Measured	3.9 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	80.5 Good	11 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.142857 Good	2.333333 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	422.142857 Measured	124.166667 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.004167 Good	0.00175 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	—	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.864063 Good	0.957879 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	73.8 Good	13.916667 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.010833 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	9.042857 Measured	1.275 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.009083 Good	0.00175 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	0.112667 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.31875 Normal	7.399848 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	42.857143 Good	18 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	48.428571 Good	21 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	15.097917 Measured	13.239394 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.734167 Good	1.115 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	2.912903 Detected	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	250 Good	78.166667 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.069 Good	0.02325 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.321042 Good	0.247121 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.005083 Measured	0.00275 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.