Scamander vs St Helens

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

St Helens, TAS

9.6

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Scamander scores 9.7/10 and St Helens scores 9.6/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in St Helens is 1.132424 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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Visual comparison

Scamander, TAS

St Helens, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Scamander

23.333333 Higher

St Helens

13.5 Lower

pH Level

Scamander

7.243737 Normal

St Helens

7.262424 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Scamander

0.883333 Higher

St Helens

0.86 Lower

Chlorine (mg/L)

Scamander

0.911111 Lower

St Helens

1.132424 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Scamander	St Helens	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	14.416667 Measured	26.666667 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.01 Good	0.0275 Good	mg/L	< 0.2
Ammonia	0.002 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	4.65 Measured	3.325 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	30.5 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	140 Measured	180 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.013125 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	0.883333 Good	0.86 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.911111 Good	1.132424 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	23.333333 Good	13.5 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01375 Good	0.01125 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001125 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	3.275 Measured	1.45 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.001875 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	0.191417 Good	0.239167 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.243737 Normal	7.262424 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	16 Good	29.5 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	3 Good	29.916667 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	15.135354 Measured	14.536364 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.170833 Good	1.234286 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	93.833333 Good	111.25 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.02275 Good	0.03025 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.365051 Good	0.333636 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.007 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.