Tap Water Quality in Leeka, TAS
Postcode 7255 · Supplied by TasWater via Whitemark
Quality Score
About Leeka
Leeka is a suburb of 13 residents in Tasmania (postcode 7255). The median age is 50. It falls within the TasWater area. Neighbouring suburbs include Blue Rocks, Emita, Killiecrankie, Lackrana.
Most residents own outright (36%), while 0% own their home with a mortgage, while 0% rent. The median household income is $37,700 per year.
Tap water in Leeka is supplied by TasWater. The suburb receives water via the Whitemark supply zone.
Water quality summary
Based on recent water quality reports, Leeka achieves a WaterScore of 9.7 out of 10, rated excellent overall. Water hardness measures 9 mg/L, classified as soft. This is gentle on appliances and skin, with minimal limescale buildup expected. The pH level is 8.012239, which is within the ADWG guideline range of 6.5–8.5. Chlorine, used for disinfection, measures 1.077273 mg/L — well within the ADWG guideline of 5 mg/L. Some residents may notice a slight taste, which can be reduced by refrigerating water or using a carbon filter. Total dissolved solids (TDS) measure 69.833333 mg/L, considered low against the ADWG guideline of 600 mg/L. Turbidity is 0.212273 NTU, indicating clear water, within the ADWG guideline of 5 NTU. E. coli was not detected in testing, meeting the ADWG standard for microbiological safety.
Compare with nearby suburbs: Blue Rocks , Emita , Killiecrankie
Census Data
Suburb snapshot
Population
Median Age
Median Income
Owner-occupied
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Comparison
How Leeka compares
Compared to Tasmania and national averages
| Metric | Leeka | TAS Avg | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 9 mg/L | 34.8 mg/L | 85.1 mg/L |
| pH | 8.012239 | 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Fluoride | — | 0.9 mg/L | 0.7 mg/L |
| Chlorine | 1.077273 mg/L | — | — |
| Turbidity | 0.212273 NTU | 0.3 NTU | 0.4 NTU |
| TDS | 69.833333 mg/L | 93.3 mg/L | 275.7 mg/L |
Full Results
Detailed water quality data
All values compared against Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)
| Parameter | Value | Unit | ADWG Guideline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | 9.285714 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Aluminium | 0.01 | mg/L | < 0.2 | Good |
| Ammonia | 0.002 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Antimony | 0.001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Arsenic | 0.001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Cadmium | 0.0002 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Calcium | 3.325 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Chloride | 27.666667 | mg/L | < 250 | Good |
| Free Chlorine | 1.077273 | mg/L | < 5 | Good |
| Total Chlorine | 1.109286 | mg/L | < 5 | Good |
| Chromium | 0.001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Colour | 2 | Pt-Co | < 15 | Good |
| Conductivity | 120.714286 | uS/cm | No limit | Measured |
| Copper | 0.001 | mg/L | < 2 | Good |
| Cyanide | 0.005 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| E. coli | 0 | MPN/100ml | < 0 | Compliant |
| Hardness | 9 | mg/L | < 200 | Good |
| Iron | 0.02375 | mg/L | < 0.3 | Good |
| Lead | 0.001 | mg/L | < 0.01 | Good |
| Magnesium | 0.2 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Manganese | 0.001 | mg/L | < 0.1 | Good |
| Mercury | 0.0001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Nickel | 0.001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Nitrate | 0.034917 | mg/L | < 50 | Good |
| Nitrite | 0.002 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| pH | 8.012239 | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 | Normal |
| Sodium | 15.75 | mg/L | < 180 | Good |
| Sulfate | 1 | mg/L | < 500 | Good |
| Temperature | 15.768182 | degrees C | No limit | Measured |
| Total Coliforms | 0 | MPN/100ml | < 0 | Compliant |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 69.833333 | mg/L | < 600 | Good |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.002 | mg/L | < 0.25 | Good |
| Turbidity | 0.212273 | NTU | < 5 | Good |
| Zinc | 0.00275 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
Safety
Safety assessment
Based on 34 parameters tested, all results fall within Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. E. coli was not detected, meeting the ADWG standard for microbiological safety.
Based on comparison with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)
Explained
What these numbers mean
Soft (9 mg/L)
Water Hardness
Your water is classified as soft, which means minimal limescale buildup on fixtures and appliances. Soap and shampoo will lather easily, and you should notice no drying effects on skin or hair. Hot water systems and kettles are unlikely to suffer scale-related efficiency losses.
Normal Range
pH Level
pH of 8.012239 is within the ideal range of 6.5–8.5. The ADWG recommends pH between 6.5 and 8.5 for drinking water.
Data unavailable
Fluoride
Fluoride data is not currently available for Leeka.
Chlorine
Disinfection
Chlorine measured at 1.077273 mg/L, well within the ADWG guideline of 5 mg/L. Used for disinfection to keep water safe. May affect taste slightly — refrigerating water or using a carbon filter can help.
Learn more about these measurements in our water quality glossary — including Hardness , pH , Fluoride , and ADWG guidelines .
Advice
Practical tips for residents
Reduce Chlorine Taste
Leeka's chlorine level is 1.077273 mg/L. An activated carbon jug filter or benchtop unit can noticeably reduce chlorine taste and odour from tap water.
Soft Water Advantage
Leeka's water is soft at 9 mg/L. You can use less soap and detergent, as it lathers easily with softer water.
Flush After Absence
If your home has been unoccupied for several days, run the kitchen tap for 30 seconds before drinking. This clears stale water that has been sitting in pipes.
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Supplier
Water utility
- Utility
- TasWater
- Supply Zone
- Whitemark
- Data Source
- TasWater — Whitemark
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Utility reports average the grid — not your home
Leeka's water meets ADWG standards at the source, but old pipes, roof tanks, and ageing plumbing can add lead, copper or bacteria before the water reaches your tap. These won't show up in your utility report.
Check your own tap before buying a filter or assuming the suburb average matches your home.
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