Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Concepcion, Chile ?


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

All in all, 50% of folks here drink from the tap.



How good is the tap water in all of Chile?


46 people said I drink filtered tap water, 93 people said I love the tap water here, 67 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 45% of folks here drink from the tap.


Further reading on tap water in Concepcion


The best source for verifying tap water quality in Concepcion, Chile would be the local water utility company, Essbio. They regularly conduct tests and provide information about the quality of tap water in the region. Here is the link to their website where you can find more information:

1.Essbio: https://www.essbio.cl/ On their website, you can navigate to the "Calidad del Agua" (Water Quality) section, where you will find detailed reports and information about the quality of tap water in Concepcion.

Answers in Concepcion vs. Chile

Not enough comparable data yet to rank Concepcion within Chile, its continent, or globally.

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