Buckland vs Rheban

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

Rheban, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

Rheban has better water quality with a score of 9.6/10 compared to Buckland's 9.0/10. Rheban has softer water (49 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 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

Rheban, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Buckland

73.8 Higher

Rheban

49 Lower

pH Level

Buckland

7.31875 Normal

Rheban

8.073952 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Buckland

0.863333 Lower

Rheban

0.913333 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Buckland

0.864063 Higher

Rheban

0.414032 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Buckland	Rheban	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	39.5 Measured	26.142857 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.011667 Good	0.036667 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002214 Measured	0.003571 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	17.666667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	80.5 Good	9.666667 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.142857 Good	2 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	422.142857 Measured	135.714286 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.004167 Good	0.001 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	0.913333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.864063 Good	0.414032 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	73.8 Good	49 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	1.433333 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.009083 Good	0.001 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	0.051143 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.31875 Normal	8.073952 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	42.857143 Good	4.666667 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	48.428571 Good	23 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	15.097917 Measured	13.65 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.734167 Good	0.305 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	2.912903 Detected	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	250 Good	78.285714 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.069 Good	0.057 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.321042 Good	0.292016 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.005083 Measured	0.002333 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.