Caveside vs Kimberley

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Caveside vs Kimberley
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Kimberley, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Visual comparison

Caveside, TAS

Kimberley, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Caveside

19.105263 Lower

Kimberley

22.944444 Higher

pH Level

Caveside

7.311515 Normal

Kimberley

7.560606 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Caveside

0.956667 Higher

Kimberley

0.88 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Caveside

0.872727 Lower

Kimberley

1.022525 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Caveside	Kimberley	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	21.190476 Measured	6.333333 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.056667 Good	0.067222 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	4.075 Measured	8.477778 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	7 Good	6.555556 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.238095 Good	2.047619 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	112.277778 Measured	79.190476 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.003333 Good	0.001056 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	0.956667 Good	0.88 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.872727 Good	1.022525 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	19.105263 Good	22.944444 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.021667 Good	0.012778 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.65 Measured	0.677778 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0015 Good	0.002333 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	0.230714 Good	0.043429 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.311515 Normal	7.560606 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	7.834 Good	3.622222 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	13.571429 Good	15.952381 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.39899 Measured	13.287879 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.944762 Good	1.125556 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	68.555556 Good	52.333333 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.015167 Good	0.044222 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.274646 Good	0.297677 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0035 Measured	0.003889 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.