Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Coimbra, Portugal ?


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 Portugal?


46 people said I drink filtered tap water, 162 people said I love the tap water here, 144 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 46% of folks here drink from the tap.

Answers in Coimbra vs. Portugal

Not enough comparable data yet to rank Coimbra within Portugal, its continent, or globally.

Top 10 cities in Portugal

Best (by % who love it)

  1. Porto (44%)
  2. Lisbon (43%)

Worst (by % who love it)

  1. Lisbon (43%)
  2. Porto (44%)

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46.1K

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LOVE TAP WATER

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Water drinking from faucets? : r/PortugalExpats   - Jan 4, 2024 ... Dude this is Portugal , not the USA, it's completely safe to drink tap water from any place in this country.

Drinking Water fountain : r/Coimbra   - Sep 21, 2024 ... Hello! I'll be living in Coimbra for a few months and as the tap water is not the best one in our building, I have bought a few big water ...

SQ: Silly Question (Do you drink tap water in Portugal?) | Facebook   - Feb 4, 2024 ... In coimbra we drink tap water, directly its not a silly question. 2 yrs. 3. Profile photo of Marisa. Marisa Furtado. Depending on the places, i ...

Can I drink tap water in Portugal?   - Sep 17, 2020 ... Is tap water in Portugal safe to drink? What are the main issues/concerns with the water? Is bottled water better than tap?

My portuguese ass right now : r/2westerneurope4u   - Mar 4, 2023 ... Are people getting the idea that Portugal doesn't have good tap water? ... Coimbra. More replies · u/Wtfjpeg avatar · Wtfjpeg.

Is it safe to drink tap water in Portugal or only drink bottled water ...   - Aug 23, 2025 ... The conversation revolves around the safety of drinking tap water in Portugal, with some users sharing their personal experiences and others ...

Is the tap water ok to drink? | Facebook   - Jul 30, 2024 ... Tap water in Portugal is regarded as very safe to drink, though its taste can vary depending on the region. Personally, I prefer to buy ...

Luso, near Coimbra, Portugal (municipality of Mealhada)... beautiful ...   - Jul 12, 2020 ... Luso, near Coimbra, Portugal (municipality of Mealhada)... beautiful spa town with palaces, nature, famous for its water springs, ...

Hi all! I'm hoping y'all can provide some guidance on the best water ...   - Jul 31, 2024 ... Wildlife in Portugal. 6.8K members. Join · Expat Community Por ... tap water, or have a water system in your house? Just trying to get ...

10 incredible homes: the houseboat   - May 31, 2023 ... The Floatwing — Coimbra, Portugal ... Magnus Jern (MCS) is a co-founder of Tappwater, a water researcher, and recognized authority on tap water ...

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