Freycinet vs Upper Scamander

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Freycinet vs Upper Scamander
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Upper Scamander, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Freycinet scores 9.4/10 and Upper Scamander scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Upper Scamander is 0.911111 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

Freycinet, TAS

Upper Scamander, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Freycinet

56.142857 Higher

Upper Scamander

23.333333 Lower

pH Level

Freycinet

7.432419 Normal

Upper Scamander

7.243737 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Freycinet

—

Upper Scamander

0.883333

Chlorine (mg/L)

Freycinet

0.776129 Lower

Upper Scamander

0.911111 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Freycinet	Upper Scamander	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	45.857143 Measured	14.416667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.053929 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	4.542857 Measured	4.65 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	160 Good	30.5 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.285714 Good	2.25 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	796.428571 Measured	140 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.003571 Good	0.013125 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	—	0.883333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.776129 Good	0.911111 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	56.142857 Good	23.333333 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.019643 Good	0.01375 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.00125 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	10.814286 Measured	3.275 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001286 Good	0.001875 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	0.004786 Good	0.191417 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.432419 Normal	7.243737 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	125 Good	16 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	100.714286 Good	3 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	15.829032 Measured	15.135354 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.855833 Good	1.170833 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	417.142857 Good	93.833333 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.091643 Good	0.02275 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.386129 Good	0.365051 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.010714 Measured	0.007 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.