Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Guarulhos, Brazil ?


19 people said The tap water is not safe to drink, 10 people said I drink filtered tap water, 7 people said I love the tap water here.

All in all, 19% 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 Guarulhos


The best source for verifying tap water quality in Guarulhos is the local water utility company, SABESP (Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo). They regularly conduct tests and provide information about the water quality in the region. Here is the link to their website where you can find more information:

1.SABESP (Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo): - Website: https://www.sabesp.com.br/ - Water Quality Reports: https://www.sabesp.com.br/site/imprensa/noticias-detalhe/qualidade-da-agua Additionally, you can also check the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) website for water quality information and regulations:

2.National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA): - Website: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/ - Water Quality: http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/agua-de-abastecimento-publico It is recommended to regularly check these sources for the most up-to-date information on tap water quality in Guarulhos.

Answers in Guarulhos vs. Brazil

Guarulhos is in the top 7% of Brazil, in the top 26% of South America, and in the bottom 21% globally.

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Best (by % who love it)

  1. Sao Jose dos Campos (53%)
  2. Curitiba (34%)
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  4. Manaus (13%)
  5. Belem (13%)
  6. Londrina (8%)
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  10. Maceio (7%)

Worst (by % who love it)

  1. Duque de Caxias (0%)
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  10. Campinas (3%)

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