Renison Bell vs Zeehan

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Zeehan, TAS

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Renison Bell scores 9.6/10 and Zeehan scores 9.5/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Renison Bell is 1.210938 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

Renison Bell, TAS

Zeehan, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Renison Bell

48.357143 Higher

Zeehan

10.333333 Lower

pH Level

Renison Bell

7.313958 Normal

Zeehan

7.378438 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Renison Bell

0.823333 Lower

Zeehan

1.026667 Higher

Chlorine (mg/L)

Renison Bell

1.210938 Higher

Zeehan

0.64875 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Renison Bell	Zeehan	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	44.357143 Measured	52.5 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.041667 Good	0.02375 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002286 Measured	0.002583 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	18.833333 Measured	1.85 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	16.833333 Good	22 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.142857 Good	2.916667 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	159.285714 Measured	417.5 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.0185 Good	0.00725 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	0.823333 Good	1.026667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	1.210938 Good	0.64875 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	48.357143 Good	10.333333 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001167 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.4 Measured	1.35 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001 Good	0.006625 Good	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	0.0001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	0.002125 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.031746 Good	0.006833 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.313958 Normal	7.378438 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	12.8 Good	74.75 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	3.8 Good	108.333333 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	12.760417 Measured	12.715625 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.375 Good	0.975 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	94.5 Good	233.333333 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.0565 Good	0.05625 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.269271 Good	0.345729 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.00625 Measured	0.027 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.