Capalaba vs Romsey

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Capalaba vs Romsey
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Romsey, VIC

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by Greater Western Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Capalaba scores 9.5/10 and Romsey scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Capalaba 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

Capalaba, QLD

Romsey, VIC

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Capalaba

70.2 Higher

Romsey

52 Lower

pH Level

Capalaba

—

Romsey

7.5 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Capalaba

0.85 Higher

Romsey

0.06 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Capalaba

1.3 Higher

Romsey

0.32 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Capalaba	Romsey	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	34.8 Measured	37 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.042 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Arsenic	0.0005 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	0.0001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	19.3 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Chlorate	0.005 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	51.6 Good	—	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Colour	1 Good	3 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	278.9 Measured	—	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001 Good	—	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	CFU/100mL	< 0
Electrical Conductivity	—	257 Measured		No limit
Fluoride	0.85 Good	0.06 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.3 Good	0.32 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	70.2 Good	52 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.02 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	5.22 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.003 Good	0.003 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Ndma	0.003 Measured	—	µg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	—	0.11 Good	mg/L	< 50
pH	—	7.5 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	24.7 Good	24.3 Good	mg/L	< 180
Temperature	25.5 Measured	—	°C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.3 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	0.07390000000000001 Good	0.039 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.4 Good	0.1 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	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 and Greater Western Water. 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.