Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Bordeaux, France ?


4 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 France?


68 people said I drink filtered tap water, 247 people said I love the tap water here, 75 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 63% of folks here drink from the tap.


Can you drink the tap water in Bordeaux then?


The tap water in Bordeaux is generally considered safe to drink. It is treated 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 infrastructure. Some people may prefer to use water filters or drink bottled water for personal preference.

Answers in Bordeaux vs. France

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  1. Paris (63%)

Worst (by % who love it)

  1. Paris (63%)

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Is the tap water in France safe to drink? - Quora   - Jul 8, 2015 ... In fact, most tap water in France is purified with ozone, not chlorine, which is not only as efficacious as Cl, but also leaves no taste. Feel ...

What are the countries that you have to buy water in a restaurant? : r ...   - Jul 3, 2024 ... Tap water is a given in France, but I had to buy water in the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland. I have never been to other European countries besides those.

Is tap water safe to drink in the hotels? Are there water fountains in ...   - Dec 20, 2022 ... The water is safe to drink, but if you're not used to the higher concentration of chlorine, you might have some annoying bowel issues.

Drinkable water? : r/bordeaux   - Sep 6, 2025 ... Unless otherwise stated, tap water in France is safe to drink. It might taste bad, but it's drinkable.

I have a question for those of you already in France, specifically in ...   - Nov 17, 2024 ... Tap water is completely safe to drink in all of Western Europe, except in cases of public spigots that in France will be labeled "non potable." ...

Do you drink tap water? : r/AskEurope   - Oct 5, 2018 ... Living in Norway, I've grown up with tap water that is safe to drink and doesn't taste bad. So it's basicly what everyone drinks when they're thirsty.

What is the correct way to order water? : r/French   - Jan 1, 2013 ... And how do I ensure that I receive tap water, not bottled water? ... So in France, would they consider this a particularly weird or picky request?

Is tap water drinkable in Marseille? : r/aixmarseille   - May 19, 2023 ... Except in the bordeaux area. Schnappdiewurst. • il y a 2 a ... In France, tap water is perfectly drinkable and heavily monitored ...

can you drink the water in france?? - Cannes Forum - Tripadvisor   - Jul 15, 2007 ... Many people prefer the taste of bottled water,, but as a child, I brushed my teeth with the tap water and didn't get sick,, so ,, I really am ...

'Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed': A French region has ...   - Jul 1, 2025 ... 'Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed': A French region has banned tap water. ... Drinkable water? r/bordeaux icon. r/bordeaux. • 28 ...

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