East Launceston vs Norwood

Name: Water Quality Comparison: East Launceston vs Norwood
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Norwood, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! East Launceston scores 9.7/10 and Norwood scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in East Launceston is 0.681936 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

East Launceston, TAS

Norwood, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

East Launceston

29.166667 Same

Norwood

29.166667 Same

pH Level

East Launceston

7.28191 Normal

Norwood

7.28191 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

East Launceston

0.896667 Same

Norwood

0.896667 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

East Launceston

0.681936 Same

Norwood

0.681936 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	East Launceston	Norwood	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	11.2 Measured	11.2 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.025833 Good	0.025833 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	8 Measured	8 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	15.25 Good	15.25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.2 Good	2.2 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	109.35 Measured	109.35 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00575 Good	0.00575 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	0.896667 Good	0.896667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.681936 Good	0.681936 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	29.166667 Good	29.166667 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.033333 Good	0.033333 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	2.666667 Measured	2.666667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001667 Good	0.001667 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	0.171158 Good	0.171158 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.28191 Normal	7.28191 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	7.616667 Good	7.616667 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	13.05 Good	13.05 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.978515 Measured	14.978515 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.9945 Good	0.9945 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	69.111111 Good	69.111111 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.025 Good	0.025 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.389549 Good	0.389549 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.007083 Measured	0.007083 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.