Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Bologna, Italy ?


1 people said I love the tap water here.

All in all, 100% of folks here drink from the tap.



How good is the tap water in all of Italy?


30 people said I drink filtered tap water, 81 people said I love the tap water here, 62 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 47% of folks here drink from the tap.


Can you drink the tap water in Bologna then?


The tap water in Bologna is generally considered safe to drink. It undergoes regular testing and meets the standards set by the European Union for drinking water quality. However, the taste and quality of tap water can vary depending on the specific area and individual preferences. Some people may prefer to use water filters or drink bottled water for personal reasons.

Answers in Bologna vs. Italy

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Best (by % who love it)

  1. Milan (32%)

Worst (by % who love it)

  1. Milan (32%)

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When traveling in Italy, drink tap water! : r/ItalyTravel   - Sep 24, 2023 ... Tap water in Italy is good, so if you're packing for an Italian travel, just bring with you a bottle. You can refill it to public fountains or in every ...

Is tap water potable - Bologna Forum - Tripadvisor   - Mar 31, 2023 ... #8 of 20 • While tap water is definitely potable, it sometimes doesn't taste good - that's why most locals prefer bottled water.

Drinking tap water in Italy: do you do it? Where do you live? : r/Italia   - Apr 27, 2025 ... Bologna: Brita water filter tap and I've been drinking it like this for about 8 years now, before that the chlorine smell was too strong for me.

Is tap water potable - Bologna Forum - Tripadvisor   - Mar 31, 2023 ... All tap water is potable in Italy but sometimes it doesn't taste so good. You can be assured that there are no issues brushing your teeth in ...

Do restaurants in Italy serve tap water, if you request it? : r/ItalyTravel   - Nov 4, 2023 ... 20 votes, 102 comments. I understand that tap water is not the default in many (or all?) European countries. But France and Spain seem to ...

Is tap water potable - Bologna Message Board - Tripadvisor   - Mar 31, 2023 ... In Italy tap water is absolutely safe and drinkable. In several restaurants and fast food now they serve tap water as regular water, often ...

Is tap water drinkable in Italy? - Bologna   - Aug 30, 2014 ... Italian tap water is always ok to drink unless advised otherwise. Water is certain areas is very good whilst in most areas is rather heavy and ...

Drinking Water - what can I expect : r/ItalyTravel   - Sep 27, 2022 ... ... tap water is fine in Italy? all regions? from Tuscany to Sicily? or should I prepare for buying bottled water in some areas? Upvote 5

Places to fill water bottle? : r/bologna   - Jul 3, 2022 ... Bologna's official Subreddit, fluent in both English and Italian! ... Finally drinking water ! r/bluetongueskinks - Finally drinking water ...

We just returned from Bologna! Some tips/recommendations for ...   - Jul 23, 2023 ... No need to get a bus ticket — you can just tap your credit card onboard. ... Best Places to Stay in Bologna, Italy · Best Pizza In Bologna · Best ...

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