Exton vs Oaks

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Exton vs Oaks
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Oaks, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Exton scores 9.6/10 and Oaks scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Exton is 0.797453 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

Exton, TAS

Oaks, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Exton

44.555556 Lower

Oaks

45.894737 Higher

pH Level

Exton

7.359091 Normal

Oaks

7.330935 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Exton

0.81 Lower

Oaks

0.983333 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Exton

0.797453 Higher

Oaks

0.767982 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Exton	Oaks	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	29.166667 Measured	17.157895 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.040833 Good	0.023333 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.003556 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	12.3 Measured	13.4 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	37 Good	25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.555556 Good	2.526316 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	211.833333 Measured	167.222222 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.003083 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	0.81 Good	0.983333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.797453 Good	0.767982 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	44.555556 Good	45.894737 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.010833 Good	0.018333 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	5 Measured	3.671429 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00725 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	0.161353 Good	0.244337 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002444 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.359091 Normal	7.330935 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	23.143143 Good	9.8625 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	26.888889 Good	19.473684 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.624242 Measured	14.33192 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.982381 Good	1.02 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	121.777778 Good	101.444444 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.035167 Good	0.051571 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.274727 Good	0.369509 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.006667 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.