Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Nelson, Canada ?


6 people said I drink filtered tap water, 6 people said I love the tap water here, 3 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 40% of folks here drink from the tap.



How good is the tap water in all of Canada?


799 people said I drink filtered tap water, 1741 people said I love the tap water here, 580 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 56% of folks here drink from the tap.


Can you drink the tap water in Nelson then?


The tap water in Nelson, New Zealand is generally considered to be of high quality and safe to drink. The city's water supply comes from several protected catchment areas, including the Maitai and Roding Rivers, which are regularly monitored and treated to ensure its safety. The water is treated with chlorine and UV light to kill any potential bacteria or viruses. However, as water quality can vary, it is always a good idea to check with the local authorities or consult the latest water quality reports for the most up-to-date information.

Answers in Nelson vs. Canada

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Is the tap water OK to drink on Nevis? - Nevis Forum - TripAdvisor   - Any info on the quality of the tap water and if we should be using only bottled water? ... When we turn the house on to the cistern we drink Nelson Spring water,  ...

Is NZ tap water safe to drink?   - Hopefully not a dumb question as I read some warnings about needing to boil water before drinking. That was water from mountain streams but ...

Fresh water source for campervan - South Island Forum - TripAdvisor   - Aug 28, 2013 ... Answer 1 of 10: Where can I get fresh water for my campervan? ... United States Forums · Europe Forums · Canada Forums · Asia Forums · Central America Forums ... You do not use the hose at the dump station for drinking water as you can not be sure the previous .... Nelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand.

Drinking water - Wikipedia   - Drinking water, also known as potable water, is water that is safe to drink or to use for food .... The drinking water in Canada's cities is regularly tested and considered safe, but on many native reserves clean drinking water is considered a luxury. ..... Opitz, E.M.; Kiefer, J.C.; Davis, W.Y.; Dziegielewski, B.; & Nelson, J.O. , 1999.

Nelson, BC - Home | Facebook   - After consultation with the Interior Health Authority, the Water Quality Advisory .... Nelson, BC: The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued an ...

Residential water use in the U.S. and Canada - Wikipedia   - Residential water use includes all indoor and outdoor uses of drinking quality water at .... Jump up ^ Mayer, P.W.; DeOreo, W.B.; Opitz, E.M.; Kiefer, J.C.; Davis, W.Y.; Dziegielewski, B.; & Nelson, J.O., 1999. Residential End Uses of Water.

Tap Water - Victoria Forum - TripAdvisor   - Answer 1 of 6: Can anyone tell me if the tap water is safe to drink in Victoria as we ... Pretty much anywhere in Canada you can expect the tap water to be safe for ...

Water supply and sanitation in Canada - Wikipedia   - Water supply and sanitation in Canada is nearly universal and generally of good quality. Water ... Canadian drinking water supplies in cities are generally of excellent quality and supply is continuous. On occasion, however, despite the best ...

Villa Motel - UPDATED 2018 Prices & Hotel Reviews (Nelson ...   - Jul 18, 2015 ... Book Villa Motel, Nelson on TripAdvisor: See 191 traveler reviews, 49 candid ... 655 3a Hwy, Nelson, British Columbia V1L 6M6, Canada .... All reviewswaffle makernice salt water poolcontinental breakfastindoor poola king ...

Availability of safe potable water at Abel Tasman huts - Abel Tasman ...   - Sep 12, 2013 ... However, it's also mentioned that the water may not be safe to drink unless boiled first. For those of you ... Nelson-Tasman Region forums · Abel Tasman National Park forum. Abel Tasman ... Travel_Bug81. Waterloo, Canada.

Drinking tap water - South Island Forum - Tripadvisor   - Apr 27, 2019 ... Nelson, New Zealand · 33,906 forum posts. #3 of 9 ·. I drink the tap water everywhere in NZ. Some places I don't like the taste so add a slice ...

Is tap water safe to drink and does it taste fine in New Zealand?   - Dec 4, 2024 ... In NZ, I drink tap water. I find the Aus water to be a bit stronger in the chlorine taste. I've lived in Christchurch and Nelson, and I won't ...

Is it true that you can drink tap water anywhere in New Zealand ...   - Aug 21, 2022 ... At the moment though - third week of August 2022 - there is a 'boil water' notice in the Nelson/Tasman region due to flooding. Normally the ...

Drinking water on trails - Milford Sound Forum - Tripadvisor   - Jun 5, 2014 ... For us the major deterring factor for multiple day hiking in New Zealand might be water. ... Nelson, New Zealand. 33 forum posts. Save. #5 of 22 • ...

Water and Bathrooms - New Zealand Forum - Tripadvisor   - Mar 27, 2014 ... Answer 1 of 18: Planning for first trip to New Zealand next Feb or March: Is the tap water all over both the North and South Islands safe to ...

What are good fluoride filter recommendations or ways to override ...   - Jan 10, 2025 ... I started drinking boiled rainwater when they started in Oamaru and it was just as well because the Council over fluoridated the water. 9 mos. 6.

Drinking Water from Streams in New Zealand   - Nov 19, 2024 ... The crystal clear streams along the Milford Track are not only beautiful, but are among the few streams in the world where you can fill your ...

NZ Defence Force - Nelson Cadet, Dominic Fenemor using the ...   - Oct 29, 2017 ... Nelson Cadet, Dominic Fenemor using the drinking water station at the IDP camp as part of Exercise Southern Katipo 2017.

Drinking water update for Tasman - Nelson   - Jul 16, 2025 ... Nelson Tasman Civil Defence 󱢏. 9h󰞋󱟠. 󰟝. Profile photo of NZ Civil Defence. NZ Civil Defence 󱢏. 5d󰞋󱟠. New Zealand ShakeOut is happening this ...

TIL the clearest lake in the world is the Blue Lake located in Nelson ...   - Aug 2, 2021 ... Visibility in the lake is up to 80 metres meaning the water is considered almost as optically clear as distilled water. media.newzealand.com

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