Lutana vs West Moonah

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Lutana vs West Moonah
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

West Moonah, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Lutana scores 9.6/10 and West Moonah scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Lutana is 0.866797 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

Lutana, TAS

West Moonah, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Lutana

29.538462 Same

West Moonah

29.538462 Same

pH Level

Lutana

7.272285 Normal

West Moonah

7.272285 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Lutana

0.92 Same

West Moonah

0.92 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Lutana

0.866797 Same

West Moonah

0.866797 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Lutana	West Moonah	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	13.071429 Measured	13.071429 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.042 Good	0.042 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002286 Measured	0.002286 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	9.08 Measured	9.08 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	8.4 Good	8.4 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.285714 Good	2.285714 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	93.785714 Measured	93.785714 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.0263 Good	0.0263 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	0.92 Good	0.92 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.866797 Good	0.866797 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	29.538462 Good	29.538462 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.017 Good	0.017 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.28 Measured	1.28 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.0015 Good	0.0015 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	0.02895 Good	0.02895 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.272285 Normal	7.272285 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	3.9 Good	3.9 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	13.071429 Good	13.071429 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.452148 Measured	13.452148 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.304615 Good	1.304615 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	62.307692 Good	62.307692 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.0256 Good	0.0256 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.378691 Good	0.378691 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0024 Measured	0.0024 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.