Harford vs Port Sorell

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Port Sorell, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Port Sorell is 1.062859 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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Visual comparison

Harford, TAS

Port Sorell, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Harford

19.105263 Lower

Port Sorell

25.909091 Higher

pH Level

Harford

7.311515 Normal

Port Sorell

7.326645 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Harford

0.956667 Higher

Port Sorell

0.886667 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Harford

0.872727 Lower

Port Sorell

1.062859 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Harford	Port Sorell	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	21.190476 Measured	6.30303 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.056667 Good	0.025385 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 Measured	0.002061 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	4.075 Measured	9.269231 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	7 Good	7.461538 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.238095 Good	2.121212 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	112.277778 Measured	83.151515 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.003333 Good	0.004 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	0.956667 Good	0.886667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.872727 Good	1.062859 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	19.105263 Good	25.909091 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.021667 Good	0.013077 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001038 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.65 Measured	1.015385 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0015 Good	0.002885 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	0.000104 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.230714 Good	0.068303 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.311515 Normal	7.326645 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	7.834 Good	3.407692 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	13.571429 Good	15.242424 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.39899 Measured	14.207188 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.944762 Good	1.277273 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	68.555556 Good	55.333333 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.015167 Good	0.045692 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.274646 Good	0.349569 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0035 Measured	0.006538 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.