Caveside vs Moltema

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Moltema, 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 Moltema scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Caveside is 0.872727 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

Caveside, TAS

Moltema, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Caveside

19.105263 Same

Moltema

19.105263 Same

pH Level

Caveside

7.311515 Normal

Moltema

7.311515 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Caveside

0.956667 Same

Moltema

0.956667 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Caveside

0.872727 Same

Moltema

0.872727 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Caveside	Moltema	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	21.190476 Measured	21.190476 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.056667 Good	0.056667 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	4.075 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	7 Good	7 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.238095 Good	2.238095 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	112.277778 Measured	112.277778 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.003333 Good	0.003333 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	0.956667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.872727 Good	0.872727 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	19.105263 Good	19.105263 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.021667 Good	0.021667 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.65 Measured	1.65 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0015 Good	0.0015 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	0.230714 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.311515 Normal	7.311515 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	7.834 Good	7.834 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	13.571429 Good	13.571429 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.39899 Measured	13.39899 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.944762 Good	0.944762 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	68.555556 Good	68.555556 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.015167 Good	0.015167 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.274646 Good	0.274646 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.