Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Campinas, Brazil ?


24 people said I drink filtered tap water, 9 people said The tap water is not safe to drink, 1 people said I love the tap water here.

All in all, 3% of folks here drink from the tap.



How good is the tap water in all of Brazil?


5711 people said I drink filtered tap water, 594 people said I love the tap water here, 3718 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 6% of folks here drink from the tap.


Further reading on tap water in Campinas


The best source for verifying tap water quality in Campinas is the local water utility company, Sanasa. They regularly conduct tests and provide detailed reports on the quality of tap water in the city. Here is the link to their website where you can find information on water quality reports:

1.Sanasa (Water and Sewage Company of Campinas): - Website: https://www.sanasa.com.br/ - Water Quality Reports: https://www.sanasa.com.br/qualidade-da-agua/ Additionally, you can also refer to the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) for general information on water quality standards and regulations in Brazil:

2.National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA): - Website: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/ - Water Quality Standards: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/environemntal-health/water-quality These sources should provide you with comprehensive and up-to-date information on tap water quality in Campinas.

Answers in Campinas vs. Brazil

Campinas is in the top 47% of Brazil, in the bottom 42% of South America, and in the bottom 5% globally.

Top 10 cities in Brazil

Best (by % who love it)

  1. Sao Jose dos Campos (53%)
  2. Curitiba (34%)
  3. Guarulhos (19%)
  4. Manaus (13%)
  5. Belem (13%)
  6. Aracaju (8%)
  7. Londrina (8%)
  8. Salvador (7%)
  9. Cuiaba (7%)
  10. Maceio (7%)

Worst (by % who love it)

  1. Duque de Caxias (0%)
  2. Rio de Janeiro (1%)
  3. Belo Horizonte (1%)
  4. Fortaleza (1%)
  5. Recife (1%)
  6. Florianopolis (2%)
  7. Joinville (2%)
  8. Goiania (2%)
  9. Porto Alegre (3%)
  10. Campinas (3%)

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Question regarding the “Don't drink the tap water” advice I've heard ...   - Dec 14, 2022 ... Water is pretty much safe in Brazil. Even in Belem, a city at the edge of the Amazon Forest, the water there is pretty safe to drink.

Coming from the US will I be able to drink the tap water in Curitiba or ...   - Jan 22, 2024 ... So tap water in Brazil is much cleaner and safer than Mexico, and ... Curitiba, Campinas or Vitoria? 8 upvotes · 25 comments. How to ...

What advice would you give to gringos traveling to Campinas, Brazil ...   - Feb 6, 2023 ... Avoid tap water, ice, sea food, and unpeeled fruit. They may not be good for you. Foreigners are not immune to the pathogens in Brazil.

What are the top 10 cities in Brazil with the cleanest tap water? - Quora   - Feb 24, 2020 ... Tap water provided from the public network in most Brazilian cities is considered “safe to drink”. Water distributing companies (Like ...

Can you drink the tapwater in Brazil? - Quora   - Nov 5, 2018 ... I have traveled to Brazil several time. Most restaurants ( all I ate at) served only bottled water. I once became very sick after drinking tap ...

Water and food : r/Brazil   - Feb 5, 2025 ... Ice in drinks should be fine. Most ice machines have filters on them & even if they don't, they're still using potable water. You shouldn't be ...

Water supply and sanitation in Brazil - Wikipedia   - Access to at least basic water increased from 94% to 97% between 2000 and 2015; an increase in access to at least basic sanitation from 73% to 86% in the ...

Should I really not trust tap water for drinking in São Paulo? - Quora   - Sep 28, 2017 ... Not a problem. In fact, I now remember an american acquaintance saying that he brought a suitcase full of bottled water to brazil because he was ...

Tap Water for drinking - Sao Paulo Forum - Tripadvisor   - Nov 24, 2018 ... I still drink tap water when I am alone, especially from water fountains. Bottled water is very good in Brazil, there is com gás (sparkling) and ...

Cervejaria Campinas Tap House (2025) - All You Need to Know ...   - Whenever I come to Brazil to visit my family, I stop by here. I followed it since the opening for years. They have the best craft beers in the city.

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