Ellendale vs Ouse

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Ellendale vs Ouse
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Ouse, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Ouse is 0.683281 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

Ellendale, TAS

Ouse, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Ellendale

16.857143 Higher

Ouse

15.083333 Lower

pH Level

Ellendale

7.687097 Normal

Ouse

6.956406 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Ellendale

—

Ouse

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Ellendale

0.651613 Lower

Ouse

0.683281 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Ellendale	Ouse	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	13 Measured	6.142857 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.045 Good	0.01625 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002429 Measured	0.002143 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	5.025 Measured	4.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	11.25 Good	8 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.285714 Good	2.357143 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	72.714286 Measured	76.857143 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00225 Good	0.00525 Good	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	0.005 Measured	0.005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Free Chlorine	0.651613 Good	0.683281 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	16.857143 Good	15.083333 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.02125 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	0.95 Measured	0.95 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.001 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	0.012571 Good	0.030929 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.687097 Normal	6.956406 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	7.175 Good	5.8 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	1 Good	15.285714 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	12.790323 Measured	12.567187 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.988333 Good	0.822143 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	44.285714 Good	48.75 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.100769 Good	0.0185 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.460323 Good	0.31619 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.002375 Measured	0.003125 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.