Penguin vs Ulverstone

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Penguin vs Ulverstone
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Ulverstone, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Penguin is 1.168438 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

Penguin, TAS

Ulverstone, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Penguin

57.416667 Higher

Ulverstone

30.166667 Lower

pH Level

Penguin

7.246875 Normal

Ulverstone

7.292601 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Penguin

0.85 Lower

Ulverstone

0.866667 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Penguin

1.168438 Higher

Ulverstone

1.105946 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Penguin	Ulverstone	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	26.428571 Measured	6.958333 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.0325 Good	0.03375 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 Measured	0.002083 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	19.25 Measured	9.75 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	11 Good	10 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.083333 Good	2.125 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	172.142857 Measured	98.333333 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.001875 Good	0.003938 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	0.85 Good	0.866667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.168438 Good	1.105946 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	57.416667 Good	30.166667 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.0125 Good	0.01375 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001063 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	2.15 Measured	1.6125 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001625 Good	0.002312 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	0.1855 Good	0.174708 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.246875 Normal	7.292601 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	5.075 Good	4.2625 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	30.928571 Good	20.375 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	14.54375 Measured	14.70473 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.361429 Good	1.331786 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	91.916667 Good	64.416667 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.027 Good	0.054 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.412125 Good	0.40473 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.004 Measured	0.006375 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.