Mathinna vs Upper Esk

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Upper Esk, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Mathinna scores 9.7/10 and Upper Esk scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Upper Esk is 0.925657 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

Mathinna, TAS

Upper Esk, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Mathinna

50.333333 Higher

Upper Esk

9.928571 Lower

pH Level

Mathinna

7.41129 Normal

Upper Esk

7.347071 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Mathinna

—

Upper Esk

0.846667

Chlorine (mg/L)

Mathinna

0.869516 Lower

Upper Esk

0.925657 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Mathinna	Upper Esk	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	51.333333 Measured	15.571429 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.0325 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.0021 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	15.5 Measured	1.925 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	11.75 Good	13.5 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.214286 Good	2 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	145 Measured	133.571429 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.002875 Good	0.002125 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	—	0.846667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.869516 Good	0.925657 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	50.333333 Good	9.928571 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.015 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.35 Measured	1.1 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.002375 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	0.096909 Good	0.547357 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.41129 Normal	7.347071 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	6.625 Good	16.2 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	1 Good	20.5 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.179032 Measured	12.623232 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.901667 Good	1.105 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	83.454545 Good	80.142857 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.059417 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.209194 Good	0.241616 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.00125 Measured	0.002625 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.