Chadstone Centre vs Hughesdale

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Chadstone Centre vs Hughesdale
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Chadstone Centre, VIC

9.4

Quality Score

Supplied by South East Water

Hughesdale, VIC

9.3

Quality Score

Supplied by South East Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Chadstone Centre scores 9.4/10 and Hughesdale scores 9.3/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Hughesdale is 0.66 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

Chadstone Centre, VIC

Hughesdale, VIC

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Chadstone Centre

19 Higher

Hughesdale

11 Lower

pH Level

Chadstone Centre

7.4 Normal

Hughesdale

—

Fluoride (mg/L)

Chadstone Centre

0.69 Lower

Hughesdale

0.77 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Chadstone Centre

0.31 Lower

Hughesdale

0.66 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Chadstone Centre	Hughesdale	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Colour	—	7.2 Good	HU	< 15
Copper	0.013 Good	0.015 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	—	MPN/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.69 Good	0.77 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.31 Good	0.66 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	19 Good	11 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.064 Good	0.08 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.0003 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Manganese	—	0.004 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.4 Normal	—	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Trihalomethanes	0.07 Good	0.049 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	2.95 Good	2 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.004 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 South East 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.