Elliott vs Myalla

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Elliott vs Myalla
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Myalla, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Elliott is 0.991368 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

Elliott, TAS

Myalla, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Elliott

16.428571 Same

Myalla

16.428571 Same

pH Level

Elliott

7.447579 Normal

Myalla

7.447579 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Elliott

0.776667 Same

Myalla

0.776667 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Elliott

0.991368 Same

Myalla

0.991368 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Elliott	Myalla	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	17 Measured	17 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.010833 Good	0.010833 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	4.133333 Measured	4.133333 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	9.333333 Good	9.333333 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.214286 Good	2.214286 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	72.785714 Measured	72.785714 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00475 Good	0.00475 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	0.776667 Good	0.776667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.991368 Good	0.991368 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	16.428571 Good	16.428571 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0125 Good	0.0125 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.683333 Measured	1.683333 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	0.0155 Good	0.0155 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.447579 Normal	7.447579 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	6.8 Good	6.8 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	1.285714 Good	1.285714 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	11.776842 Measured	11.776842 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.041667 Good	1.041667 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	44 Good	44 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.047167 Good	0.047167 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.243684 Good	0.243684 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.001333 Measured	0.001333 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.