Heybridge vs Preservation Bay

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Heybridge vs Preservation Bay
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Preservation Bay, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Preservation Bay is 1.168438 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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Visual comparison

Heybridge, TAS

Preservation Bay, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Heybridge

29.875 Lower

Preservation Bay

57.416667 Higher

pH Level

Heybridge

7.634779 Normal

Preservation Bay

7.246875 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Heybridge

0.906667 Higher

Preservation Bay

0.85 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Heybridge

0.753844 Lower

Preservation Bay

1.168438 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Heybridge	Preservation Bay	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	15.791667 Measured	26.428571 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.0275 Good	0.0325 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002913 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	7.9 Measured	19.25 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	13.875 Good	11 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001063 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.222222 Good	2.083333 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	113.333333 Measured	172.142857 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.002312 Good	0.001875 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	0.906667 Good	0.85 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.753844 Good	1.168438 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	29.875 Good	57.416667 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.014375 Good	0.0125 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	2.575 Measured	2.15 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00325 Good	0.001625 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	0.52 Good	0.1855 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002217 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.634779 Normal	7.246875 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	7.15 Good	5.075 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	10.304348 Good	30.928571 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.830782 Measured	14.54375 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.87 Good	1.361429 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	71.041667 Good	91.916667 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.0345 Good	0.027 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.333316 Good	0.412125 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.003063 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.