Emita vs Lackrana

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Lackrana, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Emita is 1.077273 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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

Emita, TAS

Lackrana, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Emita

9 Same

Lackrana

9 Same

pH Level

Emita

8.012239 Normal

Lackrana

8.012239 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Emita

—

Lackrana

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Emita

1.077273 Same

Lackrana

1.077273 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Emita	Lackrana	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	9.285714 Measured	9.285714 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.01 Good	0.01 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	3.325 Measured	3.325 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	27.666667 Good	27.666667 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2 Good	2 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	120.714286 Measured	120.714286 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001 Good	0.001 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	1.077273 Good	1.077273 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	9 Good	9 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.02375 Good	0.02375 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	0.2 Measured	0.2 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	0.034917 Good	0.034917 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	8.012239 Normal	8.012239 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	15.75 Good	15.75 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	1 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	15.768182 Measured	15.768182 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.109286 Good	1.109286 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	69.833333 Good	69.833333 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.002 Good	0.002 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.212273 Good	0.212273 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.00275 Measured	0.00275 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.