Coningham vs Piersons Point

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Piersons Point, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Coningham scores 9.7/10 and Piersons Point scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Piersons Point is 0.767982 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

Coningham, TAS

Piersons Point, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Coningham

17.5 Lower

Piersons Point

45.894737 Higher

pH Level

Coningham

7.125666 Normal

Piersons Point

7.330935 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Coningham

0.953333 Lower

Piersons Point

0.983333 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Coningham

0.762816 Lower

Piersons Point

0.767982 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Coningham	Piersons Point	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	9 Measured	17.157895 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.016429 Good	0.023333 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002263 Measured	0.002211 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	4.9 Measured	13.4 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	7.428571 Good	25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.473684 Good	2.526316 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	59.368421 Measured	167.222222 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.007714 Good	0.00775 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	0.953333 Good	0.983333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.762816 Good	0.767982 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	17.5 Good	45.894737 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.026429 Good	0.018333 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.057143 Measured	3.671429 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001786 Good	0.00425 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	0.009158 Good	0.244337 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.125666 Normal	7.330935 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	3.171429 Good	9.8625 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	3.578947 Good	19.473684 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.215529 Measured	14.33192 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.9255 Good	1.02 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	38.789474 Good	101.444444 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.04 Good	0.051571 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.481092 Good	0.369509 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.004 Measured	0.007417 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.