Chain Of Lagoons vs Freycinet

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Chain Of Lagoons vs Freycinet
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Freycinet, TAS

9.4

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Chain Of Lagoons scores 9.5/10 and Freycinet scores 9.4/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Freycinet is 0.776129 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

Chain Of Lagoons, TAS

Freycinet, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Chain Of Lagoons

153.333333 Higher

Freycinet

56.142857 Lower

pH Level

Chain Of Lagoons

7.10697 Normal

Freycinet

7.432419 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Chain Of Lagoons

0.943333

Freycinet

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Chain Of Lagoons

0.792576 Higher

Freycinet

0.776129 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Chain Of Lagoons	Freycinet	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	146.666667 Measured	45.857143 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.01 Good	0.053929 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	55.5 Measured	4.542857 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	33 Good	160 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.166667 Good	2.285714 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	411.666667 Measured	796.428571 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.0115 Good	0.003571 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	0.943333 Good	—	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.792576 Good	0.776129 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	153.333333 Good	56.142857 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0275 Good	0.019643 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.00125 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	4.95 Measured	10.814286 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00325 Good	0.001286 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	0.007333 Good	0.004786 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.10697 Normal	7.432419 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	17 Good	125 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	14.333333 Good	100.714286 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.442424 Measured	15.829032 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1 Good	0.855833 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	231.666667 Good	417.142857 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.0115 Good	0.091643 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.57303 Good	0.386129 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0045 Measured	0.010714 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.