Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Medellin, Colombia ?


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

All in all, 78% of folks here drink from the tap.



How good is the tap water in all of Colombia?


23 people said "I drink filtered tap water", 46 people said "I love the tap water here", 23 people said "The tap water is not safe to drink".

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


Further reading on tap water in Medellin


The best source for verifying tap water quality in Medellin is the local water utility company, EPM (Empresas P�blicas de Medell�n). They regularly conduct tests and provide information about the quality of tap water in the city. Here are some links where you can find more information:

1.EPM's official website: - English version: https://www.epm.com.co/site/eng/home/index.html - Spanish version: https://www.epm.com.co/site/home/index.html

2.Water quality reports by EPM: - English version: https://www.epm.com.co/site/eng/our-services/water-and-sewerage/water-quality.html - Spanish version: https://www.epm.com.co/site/servicios/agua-y-alcantarillado/calidad-del-agua.html These sources will provide you with up-to-date information on tap water quality, including any potential issues or alerts.

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Safe to drink Santa marta and Minca tap water - Colombia Forum ...   -Nov 1, 2016 ... Answer 1 of 7: Is it safe to drink the tap water in Santa Marta and Minca? I have had no problems here in Medellin..gracias.

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Water supply and sanitation in Colombia - Wikipedia   -This article was last updated on substance in August 2012. However, sections of this article are .... Drinking water use has decreased by 25% between 1996 and 2001. Tariff increases and .... Urban areas[edit]. Most Colombian cities - including the three largest ones, Bogota, Medellin and Cali - are served by public utilities.

Safe to drink Santa marta and Minca tap water - Colombia Message ...   -Nov 1, 2016 ... Answer 1 of 7: Is it safe to drink the tap water in Santa Marta and Minca? I have had no problems here in Medellin..gracias.

Water in Medellin - Medellin Forum - TripAdvisor   -Jan 14, 2018 ... Answer 1 of 5: Is the water safe in Medellin or it is better to buy a bottled water? ... The water in Medellin is perfectly safe to drink straight from the tap and ... In 25 years of travel to Colombia and the past 8 years spending 3 to 4 ...

Cooking in Colombia - Bogota Forum - TripAdvisor   -Jun 12, 2017 ... Good tasting safe drinking water is a bit hit and miss in Colombia.While it may be safe to drink and wash produce in Bogota, Medellín,it tends to ...

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