Tomahawk vs Whitemark

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Side-by-side tap water quality comparison

Whitemark, TAS

9.7

Quality Score

Supplied by TasWater

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Which suburb has better water?

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

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Chlorine in Whitemark is 1.077273 mg/L — that's high. It's why your tap water smells like a pool.

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Visual comparison

Tomahawk, TAS

Whitemark, TAS

Key metrics comparison

Hardness (mg/L)

Tomahawk

9.928571 Higher

Whitemark

9 Lower

pH Level

Tomahawk

7.347071 Normal

Whitemark

8.012239 Normal

Fluoride (mg/L)

Tomahawk

0.846667

Whitemark

—

Chlorine (mg/L)

Tomahawk

0.925657 Lower

Whitemark

1.077273 Higher

Full water quality comparison

All parameters compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

Parameter	Tomahawk	Whitemark	Unit	ADWG Guideline
Alkalinity	15.571429 Measured	9.285714 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	3.325 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Chloride	13.5 Good	27.666667 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	120.714286 Measured	uS/cm	No limit
Copper	0.002125 Good	0.001 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	—	mg/L	< 1.5
Free Chlorine	0.925657 Good	1.077273 Good	mg/L	< 5
Hardness	9.928571 Good	9 Good	mg/L	< 200
Iron	0.01 Good	0.02375 Good	mg/L	< 0.3
Lead	0.001 Good	0.001 Good	mg/L	< 0.01
Magnesium	1.1 Measured	0.2 Measured	mg/L	No limit
Manganese	0.002375 Good	0.001 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	0.034917 Good	mg/L	< 50
Nitrite	0.002 Measured	0.002 Measured	mg/L	No limit
pH	7.347071 Normal	8.012239 Normal	pH units	6.5 – 8.5
Sodium	16.2 Good	15.75 Good	mg/L	< 180
Sulfate	20.5 Good	1 Good	mg/L	< 500
Temperature	12.623232 Measured	15.768182 Measured	degrees C	No limit
Total Chlorine	1.105 Good	1.109286 Good	mg/L	< 5
Total Coliforms	0 Compliant	0 Compliant	MPN/100ml	< 0
Total Dissolved Solids	80.142857 Good	69.833333 Good	mg/L	< 600
Trihalomethanes	0.01 Good	0.002 Good	mg/L	< 0.25
Turbidity	0.241616 Good	0.212273 Good	NTU	< 5
Zinc	0.002625 Measured	0.00275 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.