Lady Barron vs Whitemark

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Lady Barron vs Whitemark
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Whitemark, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Lady Barron is 1.114923 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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

Lady Barron, TAS

Whitemark, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Lady Barron

84.5 Higher

Whitemark

9 Lower

pH Level

Lady Barron

7.454615 Normal

Whitemark

8.012239 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Lady Barron

—

Whitemark

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Lady Barron

1.114923 Higher

Whitemark

1.077273 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Lady Barron	Whitemark	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	54.2 Measured	9.285714 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.01 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	6.225 Measured	3.325 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	271.666667 Exceeds	27.666667 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.133333 Good	2 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	1054 Measured	120.714286 Measured	0 uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.010625 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	0.005 Measured	0.005 Measured	mg/L	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Free Chlorine	1.114923 Good	1.077273 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	84.5 Good	9 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.02375 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001375 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	17 Measured	0.2 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.001 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	0.358333 Good	0.034917 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.454615 Normal	8.012239 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	152.5 Near limit	15.75 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	35.071429 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	15.653846 Measured	15.768182 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.268571 Good	1.109286 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	537.692308 Near limit	69.833333 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.10475 Good	0.002 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.296615 Good	0.212273 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.025875 Measured	0.00275 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.