Lamb Island vs Macleay Island

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Lamb Island vs Macleay Island
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Macleay Island, QLD

8.3

Quality Score

Supplied by Seqwater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Lamb Island scores 8.3/10 and Macleay Island scores 8.3/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Recommended for this suburb

Chlorine in Lamb Island is 1.1 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

Lamb Island, QLD

Macleay Island, QLD

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Lamb Island

85.2 Same

Macleay Island

85.2 Same

pH Level

Lamb Island

27.9 Outside range

Macleay Island

27.9 Outside range

Fluoride (mg/L)

Lamb Island

0.83 Same

Macleay Island

0.83 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Lamb Island

1.1 Same

Macleay Island

1.1 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Lamb Island	Macleay Island	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	68.2 Measured	68.2 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.042 Good	0.042 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Cadmium	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	19.8 Measured	19.8 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chlorate	0.071 Measured	0.071 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	61.2 Good	61.2 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	1.2 Good	1.2 Good	HU	< 15
Conductivity	421.1 Measured	421.1 Measured	µS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 2
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	CFU/100mL	< 0
Fluoride	0.83 Good	0.83 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.1 Good	1.1 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	85.2 Good	85.2 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	8.4 Measured	8.4 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.003 Good	0.003 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Monochloramine	2.2 Good	2.2 Good	mg/L	< 3
Ndma	0.003 Measured	0.003 Measured	µg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.072 Good	0.072 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.031 Measured	0.031 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	27.9 Outside range	27.9 Outside range	mg/L	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	32 Good	32 Good	mg/L	< 180
Temperature	27.7 Measured	27.7 Measured	°C	No limit
Total Chlorine	2.2 Good	2.2 Good	mg/L	< 5
Trihalomethanes	90.9 Exceeds	90.9 Exceeds	µg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.4 Good	0.4 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.005 Measured	0.005 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 Seqwater. 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.