Carlton River vs Nugent

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Nugent, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Carlton River scores 9.8/10 and Nugent scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Nugent is 1.102396 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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Visual comparison

Carlton River, TAS

Nugent, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Carlton River

45.857143 Lower

Nugent

51 Higher

pH Level

Carlton River

7.559231 Normal

Nugent

7.220625 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Carlton River

—

Nugent

0.82

Chlorine (mg/L)

Carlton River

0.495192 Lower

Nugent

1.102396 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Carlton River	Nugent	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	22.214286 Measured	47.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.033333 Good	0.02125 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 Measured	0.002083 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	15.75 Measured	10.4 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	10 Good	35.75 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2 Good	2.083333 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	125 Measured	241.666667 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001083 Good	0.014125 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	—	0.82 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.495192 Good	1.102396 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	45.857143 Good	51 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	1.775 Measured	6.425 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	0.046214 Good	0.00525 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.559231 Normal	7.220625 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	5.15 Good	16.167333 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	25.714286 Good	22.916667 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.251282 Measured	14.673958 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.6625 Good	1.490714 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	82.714286 Good	147.5 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.030333 Good	0.0165 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.224103 Good	0.319271 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.001417 Measured	0.006125 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.