Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Perth, Australia ?


82 people said I love the tap water here, 68 people said I drink filtered tap water, 35 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 44% of folks here drink from the tap.



How good is the tap water in all of Australia?


512 people said I drink filtered tap water, 989 people said I love the tap water here, 286 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 55% of folks here drink from the tap.


Can you drink the tap water in Perth then?


What residents and travelers say

Residents and visitors in Perth generally find the tap water safe to drink, with many praising its cleanliness and consistent treatment. The water originates largely from dams and groundwater sources managed carefully by local authorities. However, experiences vary by neighborhood and building. Some older homes report occasional taste or odor issues, often linked to plumbing rather than water quality itself. In newer developments, the water taste is usually more neutral and preferred by locals.

Many Perth residents choose to drink directly from the tap without additional treatment, while others use simple carbon filters primarily for taste preferences. Filter use is less about safety and more about personal taste or concerns over residual chlorine, which is managed within strict regulatory limits. Some travelers from areas with different water tastes occasionally comment on the unfamiliar mineral profile but generally have no complaints about the water's safety.

For the latest information on water quality, health advisories, and any localized notices, check official sources such as the Water Corporation (Perth) website or consult updates from the Western Australian Department of Health. The Water Corporation Twitter feed can also provide timely alerts and community information.





Further reading on tap water in Perth


To verify the quality and any advisories about tap water in Perth, start by visiting the official website of Water\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://www.watercorporation.com.au">Water Corporation, the main water utility provider. They provide up-to-date water quality reports and alerts. Additionally, check the Western\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au">Western Australian Department of Health site for health advisories related to drinking water. For real-time updates, follow Water Corporation's official Twitter handle, @WaterCorpWA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://twitter.com/WaterCorpWA">@WaterCorpWA, where they post important notices and status updates.



Answers in Perth vs. Australia

Perth is in the bottom 20% of Australia, in the bottom 13% of Oceania, and in the top 42% globally.

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Best (by % who love it)

  1. Canberra (76%)
  2. Melbourne (65%)
  3. Sydney (54%)
  4. Brisbane (53%)
  5. Perth (44%)
  6. Adelaide (35%)

Worst (by % who love it)

  1. Adelaide (35%)
  2. Perth (44%)
  3. Brisbane (53%)
  4. Sydney (54%)
  5. Melbourne (65%)
  6. Canberra (76%)

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Is tapwater okay to drink in Perth? : r/perth   - Apr 16, 2018 ... The first time I went to Canada, I did the most enormous poos ever. ... @OP - Tap water in Perth is fine. Gut flora aside you shouldn't get ...

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