Diggers Rest vs Plumpton

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Diggers Rest vs Plumpton
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Diggers Rest, VIC

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by Yarra Valley Water

Plumpton, VIC

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by Yarra Valley Water

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Diggers Rest scores 9.6/10 and Plumpton scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Diggers Rest 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

Diggers Rest, VIC

Plumpton, VIC

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Diggers Rest

17 Lower

Plumpton

19 Higher

pH Level

Diggers Rest

7.5 Normal

Plumpton

7.5 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Diggers Rest

0.79 Lower

Plumpton

0.8 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Diggers Rest

0.66 Higher

Plumpton

0.39 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Diggers Rest	Plumpton	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	13 Measured	—	mg/L CaCO3	No limit
Aluminium	0.02 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.2
Colour	2 Good	2 Good	HU	< 15
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100mL	< 0
Electrical Conductivity	73 Measured	90 Measured		No limit
Fluoride	0.79 Good	0.8 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.66 Good	0.39 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	17 Good	19 Good	mg/L CaCO3	< 200
Iron	0.09 Good	0.06 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Manganese	0.003 Good	0.002 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
pH	7.5 Normal	7.5 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	5.8 Good	6.5 Good	mg/L	< 180
Total Chlorine	0.78 Good	0.53 Good	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	0.034 Good	0.027 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	1.4 Good	1.3 Good	NTU	< 5

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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 Yarra Valley 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.