Howrah vs South Hobart

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Howrah vs South Hobart
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

South Hobart, TAS

9.1

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

Howrah has better water quality with a score of 9.8/10 compared to South Hobart's 9.1/10. South Hobart has softer water (23.62963 vs 46.285714 mg/L).

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

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Chlorine in Howrah is 0.829548 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

Howrah, TAS

South Hobart, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Howrah

46.285714 Higher

South Hobart

23.62963 Lower

pH Level

Howrah

7.414137 Normal

South Hobart

7.093328 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Howrah

—

South Hobart

0.928333

Chlorine (mg/L)

Howrah

0.829548 Higher

South Hobart

0.815378 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Howrah	South Hobart	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	19.727273 Measured	11.655172 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.033333 Good	0.027727 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002182 Measured	0.002069 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	16.666667 Measured	8.218182 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	10.111111 Good	9.454545 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.238095 Good	2.642857 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	121.363636 Measured	75.827586 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.007944 Good	0.009318 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	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.829548 Good	0.815378 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	46.285714 Good	23.62963 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.012222 Good	0.02 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	2.511111 Measured	1.336364 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001111 Good	0.002045 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	0.040409 Good	0.036897 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.414137 Normal	7.093328 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	4.333333 Good	3.572727 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	20 Good	8.344828 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.944521 Measured	13.052234 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.966842 Good	1.214444 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	4.790469 Detected	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	75.285714 Good	49.148148 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.027556 Good	0.022818 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.310575 Good	0.715031 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.004056 Measured	0.004091 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.