Lake Margaret vs Queenstown

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Lake Margaret vs Queenstown
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Queenstown, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Lake Margaret scores 9.6/10 and Queenstown scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Lake Margaret is 0.660242 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

Lake Margaret, TAS

Queenstown, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Lake Margaret

5.666667 Same

Queenstown

5.666667 Same

pH Level

Lake Margaret

7.332097 Normal

Queenstown

7.332097 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Lake Margaret

0.933333 Same

Queenstown

0.933333 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Lake Margaret

0.660242 Same

Queenstown

0.660242 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Lake Margaret	Queenstown	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	29.5 Measured	29.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.02125 Good	0.02125 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.0025 Measured	0.0025 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	0.85 Measured	0.85 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	17.25 Good	17.25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.083333 Good	2.083333 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	187.5 Measured	187.5 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.0085 Good	0.0085 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	0.933333 Good	0.933333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.660242 Good	0.660242 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	5.666667 Good	5.666667 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	0.875 Measured	0.875 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.005 Good	0.005 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	0.003833 Good	0.003833 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.332097 Normal	7.332097 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	34.5 Good	34.5 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	30.25 Good	30.25 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.042742 Measured	13.042742 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.774167 Good	0.774167 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	109 Good	109 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.13225 Good	0.13225 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.360968 Good	0.360968 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.01125 Measured	0.01125 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.