Mole Creek vs Railton

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Mole Creek vs Railton
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Railton, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Mole Creek scores 9.8/10 and Railton scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Railton is 1.022525 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

Mole Creek, TAS

Railton, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Mole Creek

15.75 Lower

Railton

22.944444 Higher

pH Level

Mole Creek

7.270588 Normal

Railton

7.560606 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Mole Creek

—

Railton

0.88

Chlorine (mg/L)

Mole Creek

0.961618 Lower

Railton

1.022525 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Mole Creek	Railton	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	14.083333 Measured	6.333333 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.01 Good	0.067222 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002167 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	4.35 Measured	8.477778 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	8 Good	6.555556 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.083333 Good	2.047619 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	61.083333 Measured	79.190476 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.00225 Good	0.001056 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	—	0.88 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.961618 Good	1.022525 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	15.75 Good	22.944444 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.012778 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.25 Measured	0.677778 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.002333 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	0.072167 Good	0.043429 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.270588 Normal	7.560606 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	4.2 Good	3.622222 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	2 Good	15.952381 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	11.419118 Measured	13.287879 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.016429 Good	1.125556 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	41 Good	52.333333 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.0085 Good	0.044222 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.219118 Good	0.297677 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0025 Measured	0.003889 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.