Risdon vs Tea Tree

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Risdon vs Tea Tree
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Tea Tree, TAS

9.5

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Risdon scores 9.8/10 and Tea Tree scores 9.5/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Risdon is 0.829548 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

Risdon, TAS

Tea Tree, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Risdon

46.285714

Tea Tree

—

pH Level

Risdon

7.414137 Normal

Tea Tree

7.381643 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Risdon

—

Tea Tree

0.926667

Chlorine (mg/L)

Risdon

0.829548 Higher

Tea Tree

0.75535 Lower

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Risdon	Tea Tree	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	19.727273 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.033333 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002182 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Antimony	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Arsenic	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Cadmium	0.0002 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Calcium	16.666667 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	10.111111 Good	—	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2.238095 Good	—	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	121.363636 Measured	—	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.007944 Good	—	mg/L	< 2
Cyanide	0.005 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
E. coli	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Fluoride	—	0.926667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.829548 Good	0.75535 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	46.285714 Good	—	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.012222 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	2.511111 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001111 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.1
Mercury	0.0001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Nickel	0.001 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
Nitrate	0.040409 Good	—	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	—	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.414137 Normal	7.381643 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	4.333333 Good	—	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	20 Good	—	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	13.944521 Measured	13.423427 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	0.966842 Good	—	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	75.285714 Good	—	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.027556 Good	—	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.310575 Good	0.238007 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.004056 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.