Nile vs Upper Blessington

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Nile vs Upper Blessington
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Upper Blessington, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Nile scores 9.6/10 and Upper Blessington scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Upper Blessington is 1.132424 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

Nile, TAS

Upper Blessington, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Nile

44.75 Higher

Upper Blessington

13.5 Lower

pH Level

Nile

7.176996 Normal

Upper Blessington

7.262424 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Nile

0.966667 Higher

Upper Blessington

0.86 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Nile

0.769522 Lower

Upper Blessington

1.132424 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Nile	Upper Blessington	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	16.15 Measured	26.666667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.025 Good	0.0275 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.00205 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	14.666667 Measured	3.325 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	28.5 Good	18.25 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.25 Good	2.166667 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	165.3 Measured	180 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.006167 Good	0.001875 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	0.966667 Good	0.86 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.769522 Good	1.132424 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	44.75 Good	13.5 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.016667 Good	0.01125 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001125 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	4.05 Measured	1.45 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.00275 Good	0.002625 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	0.1697 Good	0.239167 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.176996 Normal	7.262424 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	9.857143 Good	29.5 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	20.85 Good	29.916667 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.946738 Measured	14.536364 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.996842 Good	1.234286 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	99.9 Good	111.25 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.042667 Good	0.03025 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.38485 Good	0.333636 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.0055 Measured	0.002 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.