Cape Portland vs Telita

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Cape Portland vs Telita
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Telita, TAS

9.8

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Cape Portland scores 9.8/10 and Telita scores 9.8/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Cape Portland is 0.727121 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

Cape Portland, TAS

Telita, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Cape Portland

16.142857 Same

Telita

16.142857 Same

pH Level

Cape Portland

7.203182 Normal

Telita

7.203182 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Cape Portland

—

Telita

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Cape Portland

0.727121 Same

Telita

0.727121 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Cape Portland	Telita	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	10.571429 Measured	10.571429 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.0175 Good	0.0175 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 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	3.475 Measured	3.475 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	21.5 Good	21.5 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	104.285714 Measured	104.285714 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00575 Good	0.00575 Good	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	0.005 Measured	0.005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Free Chlorine	0.727121 Good	0.727121 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	16.142857 Good	16.142857 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	2.25 Measured	2.25 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 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	0.46 Good	0.46 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.203182 Normal	7.203182 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	14 Good	14 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	2.928571 Good	2.928571 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	15.245455 Measured	15.245455 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.797857 Good	0.797857 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	66.642857 Good	66.642857 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.02875 Good	0.02875 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.216061 Good	0.216061 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0035 Measured	0.0035 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.