Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Bruges, Belgium ?


1 people said I drink filtered tap water, 1 people said I love the tap water here, 1 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 33% of folks here drink from the tap.



How good is the tap water in all of Belgium?


34 people said I drink filtered tap water, 135 people said I love the tap water here, 39 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 65% of folks here drink from the tap.


Can you drink the tap water in Bruges then?


The tap water in Bruges is generally considered safe to drink. Belgium has strict regulations regarding water quality, and the tap water is regularly tested to ensure it meets the required standards. However, some people may find the taste of the tap water slightly different from what they are used to, as it can vary depending on the source and treatment process. If you have any concerns, you can always choose to drink bottled water, which is widely available in Bruges.



Further reading on tap water in Bruges


The best source for verifying tap water quality in Bruges is the official website of the Flemish Environment Agency (Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij - VMM). They regularly monitor and provide information on the quality of tap water in different regions of Flanders, including Bruges. Here is the link to their website:

1.Flemish Environment Agency (VMM) - Tap Water Quality: - Website: https://www.vmm.be/water/kwaliteit-van-het-water/drinkwater/kwaliteit-van-het-drinkwater On this website, you can find detailed information about the quality of tap water in Bruges, including any potential issues or alerts.

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Question about restaurants: whilst in Bruges I was told be a waitress ...   - Jan 2, 2013 ... In the Netherlands, you'll also be expected to order bottled water but a request for tap water will be perceived as less rude as in Belgium ...

Drinking water - Tap water - Bruges Forum - Tripadvisor   - Sep 4, 2012 ... The ordinary domestic water supply from taps (in buildings) in all those countries is 100% safe to drink. Reply. Report ...

Tapwater : r/belgium   - Jun 8, 2023 ... Yes, 100% safe. I've been drinking tapwater for at least 20 years. The quality is strictly controlled. The only cases in which some caution ...

Why ordering tap water in Belgium is such an issue? : r/belgium   - Jan 12, 2024 ... Realisitically speaking, unless there comes a cultural change in Belgium where people start to prefer tapwater over bottle water at restaurants ...

Tap water - Bruges Forum - Tripadvisor   - Dec 24, 2022 ... #1 of 3 • assuming you mean serving water in restaurants: tap water is never served in Belgian cafes, bars or restaurants. very exceptionally ...

Tap Water - Bruges Forum - Tripadvisor   - Mar 20, 2018 ... Do the people in Belgium not follow the same rules as others in this "common market"? From all of my travels this is my first experience of ...

Drinking water - Tap water - Bruges Message Board - Tripadvisor   - Sep 4, 2012 ... Tap water is no problem at all, as a matter of fact it is recommended to drink it, but always ask the place where you want to drink it.

Is tap water generally safe to drink in Belgium? : r/belgium   - Feb 8, 2022 ... 195 votes, 302 comments. I would be more concerned about the pipes in your house that could be contaminating it than the supply pipes ...

Free Tap Water in Belgium : r/belgium   - May 14, 2025 ... I launched a Facebook campaign 6 years ago to get Belgian restaurants and cafés to offer their customers a choice of tap water or bottled water.

Free tap water in Belgium, “it's not possible” … it's a shame : r/belgium   - Mar 5, 2023 ... Tiki bar The Drifter in Ghent as well. They put a glass of water on the table when you order.

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