Macquarie Heads vs Queenstown

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Macquarie Heads 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! Macquarie Heads 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 Queenstown 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

Macquarie Heads, TAS

Queenstown, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Macquarie Heads

12.857143 Higher

Queenstown

5.666667 Lower

pH Level

Macquarie Heads

7.284839 Normal

Queenstown

7.332097 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Macquarie Heads

0.863333 Lower

Queenstown

0.933333 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Macquarie Heads

0.606559 Lower

Queenstown

0.660242 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Macquarie Heads	Queenstown	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	34.714286 Measured	29.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.033333 Good	0.02125 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 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	1.783333 Measured	0.85 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	28.833333 Good	17.25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.214286 Good	2.083333 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	321.428571 Measured	187.5 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.006917 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	0.863333 Good	0.933333 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.606559 Good	0.660242 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	12.857143 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	2.066667 Measured	0.875 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.004417 Good	0.005 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001333 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.029429 Good	0.003833 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.284839 Normal	7.332097 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	55.5 Good	34.5 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	71.642857 Good	30.25 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	12.605376 Measured	13.042742 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.7775 Good	0.774167 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	189.285714 Good	109 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.056833 Good	0.13225 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.257957 Good	0.360968 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.012417 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.