Exton vs Westbury

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

Westbury, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Exton scores 9.6/10 and Westbury scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Westbury is 0.889293 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

Westbury, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Exton

44.555556 Higher

Westbury

25.416667 Lower

pH Level

Exton

7.359091 Normal

Westbury

7.225152 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Exton

0.81 Lower

Westbury

0.956667 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Exton

0.797453 Lower

Westbury

0.889293 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Exton	Westbury	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	29.166667 Measured	12.111111 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.040833 Good	0.031667 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.003556 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	12.3 Measured	7.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	37 Good	8.625 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.555556 Good	2.111111 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	211.833333 Measured	91.333333 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.003083 Good	0.001667 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	0.956667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.797453 Good	0.889293 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	44.555556 Good	25.416667 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.010833 Good	0.011667 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	5 Measured	1.733333 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00725 Good	0.002167 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	0.076167 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002444 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.359091 Normal	7.225152 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	23.143143 Good	3.3755 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	26.888889 Good	13.277778 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.624242 Measured	14.438384 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.982381 Good	1.067778 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	121.777778 Good	59.111111 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.035167 Good	0.028667 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.274727 Good	0.319091 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.006667 Measured	0.002 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.