Fern Tree vs Neika

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Fern Tree vs Neika
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Neika, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

Neika has better water quality with a score of 9.7/10 compared to Fern Tree's 9.1/10. Neika has softer water (17.5 vs 23.62963 mg/L).

Based on ADWG compliance across all measured parameters. Both suburbs receive treated, safe drinking water.

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Chlorine in Fern Tree is 0.815378 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

Fern Tree, TAS

Neika, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Fern Tree

23.62963 Higher

Neika

17.5 Lower

pH Level

Fern Tree

7.093328 Normal

Neika

7.125666 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Fern Tree

0.928333 Lower

Neika

0.953333 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Fern Tree

0.815378 Higher

Neika

0.762816 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Fern Tree	Neika	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	11.655172 Measured	9 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.027727 Good	0.016429 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002069 Measured	0.002263 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	8.218182 Measured	4.9 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	9.454545 Good	7.428571 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.642857 Good	2.473684 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	75.827586 Measured	59.368421 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.009318 Good	0.007714 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	0.928333 Good	0.953333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.815378 Good	0.762816 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	23.62963 Good	17.5 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.02 Good	0.026429 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.336364 Measured	1.057143 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.002045 Good	0.001786 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	0.036897 Good	0.009158 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.093328 Normal	7.125666 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	3.572727 Good	3.171429 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	8.344828 Good	3.578947 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.052234 Measured	13.215529 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.214444 Good	0.9255 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	4.790469 Detected	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	49.148148 Good	38.789474 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.022818 Good	0.04 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.715031 Good	0.481092 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.004091 Measured	0.004 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.