Derby vs Pioneer

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Derby vs Pioneer
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Pioneer, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Pioneer is 1.132424 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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

Derby, TAS

Pioneer, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Derby

13.166667 Lower

Pioneer

13.5 Higher

pH Level

Derby

7.369858 Normal

Pioneer

7.262424 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Derby

0.806667 Lower

Pioneer

0.86 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Derby

0.88446 Lower

Pioneer

1.132424 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Derby	Pioneer	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	11.916667 Measured	26.666667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.021667 Good	0.0275 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002833 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	4.283333 Measured	3.325 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	10.5 Good	18.25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.25 Good	2.166667 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	70.916667 Measured	180 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.004846 Good	0.001875 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	0.806667 Good	0.86 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.88446 Good	1.132424 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	13.166667 Good	13.5 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.01125 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001125 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	0.491667 Measured	1.45 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.002625 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	0.206667 Good	0.239167 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.369858 Normal	7.262424 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	7.066667 Good	29.5 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	1 Good	29.916667 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.681534 Measured	14.536364 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.1425 Good	1.234286 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	44.416667 Good	111.25 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.05375 Good	0.03025 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.194602 Good	0.333636 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.010192 Measured	0.002 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.