Tap Water Quality in Telita, TAS
Postcode 7264 · Supplied by TasWater via Gladstone
Quality Score
About Telita
Telita is a suburb of 38 residents in Tasmania (postcode 7264). The median age is 30. It falls within the TasWater area. Neighbouring suburbs include Boobyalla, Cape Portland, Derby, Eddystone.
Most residents own outright (50%), while 30% rent, while 0% own their home with a mortgage. The median household income is $32,448 per year. The top countries of birth for residents are Pakistan (129%).
Tap water in Telita is supplied by TasWater. The suburb receives water via the Gladstone supply zone.
Water quality summary
Based on recent water quality reports, Telita achieves a WaterScore of 9.8 out of 10, rated excellent overall. Water hardness measures 16.142857 mg/L, classified as soft. This is gentle on appliances and skin, with minimal limescale buildup expected. The pH level is 7.203182, which is within the ADWG guideline range of 6.5–8.5. Chlorine, used for disinfection, measures 0.727121 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 66.642857 mg/L, considered low against the ADWG guideline of 600 mg/L. Turbidity is 0.216061 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: Boobyalla , Cape Portland , Derby
Census Data
Suburb snapshot
Population
Median Age
Median Income
Owner-occupied
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Comparison
How Telita compares
Compared to Tasmania and national averages
| Metric | Telita | TAS Avg | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 16.142857 mg/L | 34.8 mg/L | 85.1 mg/L |
| pH | 7.203182 | 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Fluoride | — | 0.9 mg/L | 0.7 mg/L |
| Chlorine | 0.727121 mg/L | — | — |
| Turbidity | 0.216061 NTU | 0.3 NTU | 0.4 NTU |
| TDS | 66.642857 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 | 10.571429 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Aluminium | 0.0175 | 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 | 3.475 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Chloride | 21.5 | mg/L | < 250 | Good |
| Free Chlorine | 0.727121 | mg/L | < 5 | Good |
| Total Chlorine | 0.797857 | mg/L | < 5 | Good |
| Chromium | 0.001 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| Colour | 2.142857 | Pt-Co | < 15 | Good |
| Conductivity | 104.285714 | uS/cm | No limit | Measured |
| Copper | 0.00575 | mg/L | < 2 | Good |
| Cyanide | 0.005 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| E. coli | 0 | MPN/100ml | < 0 | Compliant |
| Hardness | 16.142857 | mg/L | < 200 | Good |
| Iron | 0.01 | mg/L | < 0.3 | Good |
| Lead | 0.001 | mg/L | < 0.01 | Good |
| Magnesium | 2.25 | 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 | 0.46 | mg/L | < 50 | Good |
| Nitrite | 0.002 | mg/L | No limit | Measured |
| pH | 7.203182 | pH units | 6.5 – 8.5 | Normal |
| Sodium | 14 | mg/L | < 180 | Good |
| Sulfate | 2.928571 | mg/L | < 500 | Good |
| Temperature | 15.245455 | degrees C | No limit | Measured |
| Total Coliforms | 0 | MPN/100ml | < 0 | Compliant |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 66.642857 | mg/L | < 600 | Good |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.02875 | mg/L | < 0.25 | Good |
| Turbidity | 0.216061 | NTU | < 5 | Good |
| Zinc | 0.0035 | 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 (16.142857 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 7.203182 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 Telita.
Chlorine
Disinfection
Chlorine measured at 0.727121 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 Telita measures 0.727121 mg/L, which is low. Filling a jug and letting it stand for 30 minutes will reduce any residual taste.
Soft Water Advantage
Telita's water is soft at 16.142857 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
- Gladstone
- Data Source
- TasWater — Gladstone
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Utility reports average the grid — not your home
Telita'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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