Talawa vs Trenah

Name: Water Quality Comparison: Talawa vs Trenah
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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Trenah, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

It's very close! Talawa scores 9.7/10 and Trenah scores 9.7/10. Both suburbs have similar water quality based on ADWG compliance data.

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Chlorine in Talawa is 0.925657 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

Talawa, TAS

Trenah, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Talawa

9.928571 Same

Trenah

9.928571 Same

pH Level

Talawa

7.347071 Normal

Trenah

7.347071 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Talawa

0.846667 Same

Trenah

0.846667 Same

Chlorine (mg/L)

Talawa

0.925657 Same

Trenah

0.925657 Same

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Talawa	Trenah	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	15.571429 Measured	15.571429 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Aluminium	0.01 Good	0.01 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	1.925 Measured	1.925 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	13.5 Good	13.5 Good	mg/L	< 250
Chromium	0.001 Measured	0.001 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Colour	2 Good	2 Good	Pt-Co	< 15
Conductivity	133.571429 Measured	133.571429 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.002125 Good	0.002125 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	0.846667 Good	0.846667 Good	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.925657 Good	0.925657 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	9.928571 Good	9.928571 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.1 Measured	1.1 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.002375 Good	0.002375 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	0.547357 Good	0.547357 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.347071 Normal	7.347071 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	16.2 Good	16.2 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	20.5 Good	20.5 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	12.623232 Measured	12.623232 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.105 Good	1.105 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	80.142857 Good	80.142857 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.01 Good	0.01 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.241616 Good	0.241616 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.002625 Measured	0.002625 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.