Tap Water Quality in Tayene, TAS
Postcode 7259 · Supplied by TasWater via Scottsdale
Quality Score
About Tayene
Tayene is a suburb of 25 residents in Tasmania (postcode 7259). The median age is 55. It falls within the TasWater area. Neighbouring suburbs include Myrtle Bank, Nunamara, Patersonia, Targa.
Most residents own their home with a mortgage (25%), while 25% own outright, while 0% rent. The median household income is $80,184 per year.
Tap water in Tayene is supplied by TasWater. The suburb receives water via the Scottsdale supply zone.
Water quality summary
Based on recent water quality reports, Tayene achieves a WaterScore of 9.7 out of 10, rated excellent overall. Water hardness measures 9.928571 mg/L, classified as soft. This is gentle on appliances and skin, with minimal limescale buildup expected. The pH level is 7.347071, which is within the ADWG guideline range of 6.5–8.5. The water is fluoridated at 0.846667 mg/L, within the recommended range of 0.6–1.1 mg/L for dental health, well under the ADWG maximum of 1.5 mg/L. Chlorine, used for disinfection, measures 0.925657 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 80.142857 mg/L, considered low against the ADWG guideline of 600 mg/L. Turbidity is 0.241616 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: Myrtle Bank , Nunamara , Patersonia
Census Data
Suburb snapshot
Population
Median Age
Median Income
Owner-occupied
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Comparison
How Tayene compares
Compared to Tasmania and national averages
| Metric | Tayene | TAS Avg | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 9.928571 mg/L | 34.8 mg/L | 85.1 mg/L |
| pH | 7.347071 | 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Fluoride | 0.846667 mg/L | 0.9 mg/L | 0.7 mg/L |
| Chlorine | 0.925657 mg/L | — | — |
| Turbidity | 0.241616 NTU | 0.3 NTU | 0.4 NTU |
| TDS | 80.142857 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 | 15.571429 | 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 | 1.925 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Chloride | 13.5 | mg/L | < 250 | Good |
| Free Chlorine | 0.925657 | mg/L | < 5 | Good |
| Total Chlorine | 1.105 | mg/L | < 5 | Good |
| Chromium | 0.001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Colour | 2 | Pt-Co | < 15 | Good |
| Conductivity | 133.571429 | uS/cm | No limit | Measured |
| Copper | 0.002125 | mg/L | < 2 | Good |
| Cyanide | 0.005 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| E. coli | 0 | MPN/100ml | < 0 | Compliant |
| Fluoride | 0.846667 | mg/L | < 1.5 | Good |
| Hardness | 9.928571 | mg/L | < 200 | Good |
| Iron | 0.01 | mg/L | < 0.3 | Good |
| Lead | 0.001 | mg/L | < 0.01 | Good |
| Magnesium | 1.1 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Manganese | 0.002375 | mg/L | < 0.1 | Good |
| Mercury | 0.0001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Nickel | 0.001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Nitrate | 0.547357 | mg/L | < 50 | Good |
| Nitrite | 0.002 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| pH | 7.347071 | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 | Normal |
| Sodium | 16.2 | mg/L | < 180 | Good |
| Sulfate | 20.5 | mg/L | < 500 | Good |
| Temperature | 12.623232 | degrees C | No limit | Measured |
| Total Coliforms | 0 | MPN/100ml | < 0 | Compliant |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 80.142857 | mg/L | < 600 | Good |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.01 | mg/L | < 0.25 | Good |
| Turbidity | 0.241616 | NTU | < 5 | Good |
| Zinc | 0.002625 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
Safety
Safety assessment
Based on 35 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 (9.928571 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 7.347071 is within the ideal range of 6.5–8.5. The ADWG recommends pH between 6.5 and 8.5 for drinking water.
Fluoridated
Fluoride
Fluoride at 0.846667 mg/L. Within the recommended 0.6–1.1 mg/L range for dental health.
Chlorine
Disinfection
Chlorine measured at 0.925657 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
Chlorine Levels Are Low
Chlorine in Tayene measures 0.925657 mg/L, which is low. Filling a jug and letting it stand for 30 minutes will reduce any residual taste.
Soft Water Advantage
Tayene's water is soft at 9.928571 mg/L. You can use less soap and detergent, as it lathers easily with softer water.
Fluoride in Your Water
Fluoride measures 0.846667 mg/L in Tayene. Australian guidelines allow up to 1.5 mg/L. This is added by utilities to support dental health in the community.
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Supplier
Water utility
- Utility
- TasWater
- Supply Zone
- Scottsdale
- Data Source
- TasWater — Scottsdale
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Utility reports average the grid — not your home
Tayene'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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