East Launceston vs Riverside

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

Riverside, TAS

9.6

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 Riverside scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Riverside 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

East Launceston, TAS

Riverside, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

East Launceston

29.166667 Lower

Riverside

45.894737 Higher

pH Level

East Launceston

7.28191 Normal

Riverside

7.330935 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

East Launceston

0.896667 Lower

Riverside

0.983333 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

East Launceston

0.681936 Lower

Riverside

0.767982 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	East Launceston	Riverside	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	11.2 Measured	17.157895 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.025833 Good	0.023333 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 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	8 Measured	13.4 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	15.25 Good	25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.2 Good	2.526316 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	109.35 Measured	167.222222 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00575 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	0.896667 Good	0.983333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.681936 Good	0.767982 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	29.166667 Good	45.894737 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.033333 Good	0.018333 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	2.666667 Measured	3.671429 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001667 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	0.171158 Good	0.244337 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.28191 Normal	7.330935 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	7.616667 Good	9.8625 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	13.05 Good	19.473684 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.978515 Measured	14.33192 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.9945 Good	1.02 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	69.111111 Good	101.444444 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.025 Good	0.051571 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.389549 Good	0.369509 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.007083 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.