Chigwell vs Herdsmans Cove

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Herdsmans Cove, TAS

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Chigwell scores 9.6/10 and Herdsmans Cove scores 9.5/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Chigwell is 0.866797 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

Chigwell, TAS

Herdsmans Cove, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Chigwell

29.538462

Herdsmans Cove

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pH Level

Chigwell

7.272285 Normal

Herdsmans Cove

7.381643 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Chigwell

0.92 Lower

Herdsmans Cove

0.926667 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Chigwell

0.866797 Higher

Herdsmans Cove

0.75535 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Chigwell	Herdsmans Cove	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	13.071429 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.042 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002286 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Antimony	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Arsenic	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	0.0002 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	9.08 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	8.4 Good	—	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.285714 Good	—	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	93.785714 Measured	—	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.0263 Good	—	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	0.005 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Fluoride	0.92 Good	0.926667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.866797 Good	0.75535 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	29.538462 Good	—	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.017 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.28 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0015 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.02895 Good	—	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.272285 Normal	7.381643 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	3.9 Good	—	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	13.071429 Good	—	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.452148 Measured	13.423427 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.304615 Good	—	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	62.307692 Good	—	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.0256 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.378691 Good	0.238007 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0024 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.