At first glance this map doesn’t look all too accurate since in many of these countries (or at least certain cities within them) tap water is considered drinkable. But as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out, although water may be compliant as drinkable by law, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good for you. Water that is legal might still have pollutants at higher than healthy levels plus local governments don’t take into consideration visitors who don’t have immunity to regional bacteria and microbes. It might take more than a few glasses resulting in frequent toilet trips before you get used to the H2O so if you’re on a shorter trip, it’s best to avoid the tap water in any country not colored blue on the maps above.
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I traveled to Japan and Singapore and I was told the tap water is safe to drink. Amazing indeed.
Which one is amazing? That the tap water was potable or this nonsensical report?
In both cases I’m not surprised they were deemed healthy water 🙂
The tap water in Sofia, Bulgaria is safe 🙂 I am the evidence for more than 30 years 😉 Unfortunately Eastern Europe is always a cliche for underdeveloped region.
I haven’t had any problems either but a lot of the reports mentioned water content that might take foreign digestive systems some time to get used to.
Water in Slovakia is safe in General – the same as Czech Republic…
I’m in Namibia in Africa and the tap water here is perfectly safe. All the Namibians drink it with no problems, and as someone who recently moved here I have no issues with it.
Also in parts of South Africa, I have had tap water with no issues.