Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Norwich, United Kingdom ?


12 people said I love the tap water here, 8 people said I drink filtered tap water, 5 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 48% of folks here drink from the tap.



How good is the tap water in all of United Kingdom?


711 people said I drink filtered tap water, 2985 people said I love the tap water here, 606 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 69% of folks here drink from the tap.


Can you drink the tap water in Norwich then?


The tap water in Norwich is generally considered to be of good quality. It is sourced from underground aquifers and treated to meet the strict standards set by the Drinking Water Inspectorate. The water is regularly tested for various parameters to ensure it is safe to drink. However, the taste and quality of tap water can vary depending on personal preferences and the specific area within Norwich. Some people may choose to use water filters or opt for bottled water if they have specific concerns or preferences.

Answers in Norwich vs. United Kingdom

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  1. Portsmouth (96%)
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  5. Bournemouth (88%)
  6. Aberdeen (86%)
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Worst (by % who love it)

  1. Croydon (43%)
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  5. Birmingham (60%)
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  10. Basingstoke (67%)

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Water supply and sanitation in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia   - Public water supply and sanitation in the United Kingdom is characterised by universal access ... Drinking water standards and wastewater discharge standards in the UK, as in other countries of the European Union, are determined by the EU ...

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Warning issued after diarrhoea and vomiting bug found in tap water ...   - Jan 12, 2018 ... Residents in North Somerset are being told to boil their tap water before use ( PA ). A bug that causes ... UK news in pictures. 14 June 2018.

Tap water ok to drink? - Sorrento Message Board - TripAdvisor   - My wife is wondering if the tap water in the villas or hotels, restaurants is ok to drink from both ... Norwich, United. ... have described them in England - but when eating out go for the locally-produced Ferrarelle, which is naturally lightly sparking.

tap water - does it taste okay?!!! - Disneyland Paris Message Board ...   - We drink tap water at home so not that fussy but just wanted to check that the tap water in DLP tastes resonable enough? ... Norwich, United. .... United Kingdom.

uk - Is tap water in Ireland and England drinkable? - Travel Stack ...   - When I moved to London for a few years, almost all my friends had filters. The trace calcium / limescale in the water will result in some people telling you it's ...

Hi all, Is the tap water safe to drink?   - Crioula Club Hotel & Resort, Cape Verde: "Hi all, Is the tap water safe to drink? ... no way do not drink the water from the taps ... Norwich, United Kingdom.

Tap water ok to drink? - Sorrento Forum - TripAdvisor   - Sep 21, 2012 ... My wife is wondering if the tap water in the villas or hotels, ... Norwich, United. ... At home we prefer to buy only those brands that come without gas - still, as we'd have described them in England - but when eating out go for the ...

Tap water - London Message Board - TripAdvisor   - Answer 61 of 65: Is it safe to drink tap water in England? Im assuming it is, but I just wanted to double check. At home, even though its supposadly safe, I don't ...

BOIL WATER NOTICE AUGUST 8, 2025 E. coli bacteria found in the ...   - Aug 8, 2025 ... BOIL WATER NOTICE AUGUST 8, 2025 E. coli bacteria found in the CITY OF NORWICH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING Bring tap ...

The boil water notice will be a MINIMUM of 24 hours per regulations ...   - Aug 8, 2025 ... coli bacteria found in the CITY OF NORWICH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one ...

Is tap water safe to drink? : r/Connecticut   - Sep 8, 2023 ... I drink my well water, something like 300 ft down in the ground. Got a lot of minerals in it but that's okay, I'm a geologist so they just make ...

What booze would the people of Norwich have been drinking back ...   - Sep 25, 2024 ... It is a myth that people drank beer to avoid having to drink unsafe water in the Middle Ages. ... in the United states from their creation to the ...

Can I wash hands with water during boil water notice?   - Apr 14, 2021 ... I'm thinking we shouldn't hand wash dishes in the tap water, either? ... United States Department of Agriculture. SWIMMING POOLS, HOT TUBS ...

E. coli bacteria was found in the city of Norwich public water system.   - Aug 8, 2025 ... Or use bottled water certified for sale by the New York State Department of Health. ... coli bacteria were found in 1 out of 11 drinking water ...

City - BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR THE NORWICH CITY ...   - Jun 19, 2024 ... Chlorine is a disinfectant that is used to destroy harmful microbes that could be in the drinking water. DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING ...

Why is Norwich watering fields during drought?   - Sep 19, 2025 ... ... water while soaping up Water gardens in the morning or ... A map of the United States with a red circle indicating the location of the city.

Which town in Connecticut has good city water?   - Feb 17, 2024 ... Norwich City water is straight garbage. 2 yrs. 1. Charlsie Gaetano ... of the oldest and most extensive art museums in the United States.

Where's the best and worst tap water in the UK?   - Nov 14, 2024 ... (Norwich); East Midlands (Leicester); South East ... Therefore it's difficult to state objectively what the best or worst tap water is.

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BOIL WATER NOTICE AUGUST 8, 2025 E. coli bacteria found in the ...   - Aug 8, 2025 ... BOIL WATER NOTICE AUGUST 8, 2025 E. coli bacteria found in the CITY OF NORWICH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING Bring tap ...

The boil water notice will be a MINIMUM of 24 hours per regulations ...   - Aug 8, 2025 ... coli bacteria found in the CITY OF NORWICH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one ...

Is tap water safe to drink? : r/Connecticut   - Sep 8, 2023 ... I drink my well water, something like 300 ft down in the ground. Got a lot of minerals in it but that's okay, I'm a geologist so they just make ...

What booze would the people of Norwich have been drinking back ...   - Sep 25, 2024 ... It is a myth that people drank beer to avoid having to drink unsafe water in the Middle Ages. ... in the United states from their creation to the ...

Can I wash hands with water during boil water notice?   - Apr 14, 2021 ... I'm thinking we shouldn't hand wash dishes in the tap water, either? ... United States Department of Agriculture. SWIMMING POOLS, HOT TUBS ...

E. coli bacteria was found in the city of Norwich public water system.   - Aug 8, 2025 ... Or use bottled water certified for sale by the New York State Department of Health. ... coli bacteria were found in 1 out of 11 drinking water ...

Why is Norwich watering fields during drought?   - Sep 19, 2025 ... ... water while soaping up Water gardens in the morning or ... A map of the United States with a red circle indicating the location of the city.

Which town in Connecticut has good city water?   - Feb 17, 2024 ... Norwich City water is straight garbage. 2 yrs. 1. Charlsie Gaetano ... of the oldest and most extensive art museums in the United States.

City - BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR THE NORWICH CITY ...   - Jun 19, 2024 ... Chlorine is a disinfectant that is used to destroy harmful microbes that could be in the drinking water. DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING ...

I wonder if it would be possible to have a price...   - May 6, 2015 ... Norwich, United Kingdom ... The water was $4 for 1.5 litres which we used for drinking cold, hot drinks in the room we just boiled tap water and ...

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BOIL WATER NOTICE AUGUST 8, 2025 E. coli bacteria found in the ...   - Aug 8, 2025 ... BOIL WATER NOTICE AUGUST 8, 2025 E. coli bacteria found in the CITY OF NORWICH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING Bring tap ...

The boil water notice will be a MINIMUM of 24 hours per regulations ...   - Aug 8, 2025 ... coli bacteria found in the CITY OF NORWICH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one ...

What booze would the people of Norwich have been drinking back ...   - Sep 25, 2024 ... It is a myth that people drank beer to avoid having to drink unsafe water in the Middle Ages. ... in the United states from their creation to the ...

Can I wash hands with water during boil water notice?   - Apr 14, 2021 ... I'm thinking we shouldn't hand wash dishes in the tap water, either? ... United States Department of Agriculture. SWIMMING POOLS, HOT TUBS ...

E. coli bacteria was found in the city of Norwich public water system.   - Aug 8, 2025 ... Or use bottled water certified for sale by the New York State Department of Health. ... coli bacteria were found in 1 out of 11 drinking water ...

Why is Norwich watering fields during drought?   - Sep 19, 2025 ... ... water while soaping up Water gardens in the morning or ... A map of the United States with a red circle indicating the location of the city.

Which town in Connecticut has good city water?   - Feb 17, 2024 ... Norwich City water is straight garbage. 2 yrs. 1. Charlsie Gaetano ... of the oldest and most extensive art museums in the United States.

City - BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR THE NORWICH CITY ...   - Jun 19, 2024 ... Chlorine is a disinfectant that is used to destroy harmful microbes that could be in the drinking water. DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING ...

Who remembers the Mohegan Park Zoo?   - Jul 26, 2020 ... Or have memories of drinking out of the lion's head water fountain??? ... Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360, United States. 331 people interested.

I wonder if it would be possible to have a price...   - May 6, 2015 ... Norwich, United Kingdom ... The water was $4 for 1.5 litres which we used for drinking cold, hot drinks in the room we just boiled tap water and ...

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