Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Portimao, Portugal ?


1 people said I drink filtered tap water, 1 people said I love the tap water here.

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



How good is the tap water in all of Portugal?


46 people said I drink filtered tap water, 162 people said I love the tap water here, 144 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 46% of folks here drink from the tap.


Can you drink the tap water in Portimao then?


The tap water in Portimao is generally considered safe to drink. Portugal has strict regulations regarding water quality, and the tap water is treated and regularly tested to ensure it meets the required standards. However, some people may find the taste of the tap water slightly different from what they are used to, as it can have a slightly chlorinated taste. If you prefer, you can also buy bottled water, which is widely available in Portimao.



Further reading on tap water in Portimao


The best source for verifying tap water quality in Portimao, Portugal would be the local water utility company or the municipality's official website. Here are some links that might be helpful:

1.Águas do Algarve (Water Utility Company): - Website: https://www.aguasdoalgarve.pt/ - Contact Information: https://www.aguasdoalgarve.pt/contactos/

2.Portimao Municipality: - Website: https://www.cm-portimao.pt/ - Contact Information: https://www.cm-portimao.pt/pt/contactos These sources should provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding tap water quality in Portimao.

Answers in Portimao vs. Portugal

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Water drinking from faucets? : r/PortugalExpats   - Jan 5, 2024 ... Dude this is Portugal , not the USA, it's completely safe to drink tap water from any place in this country.

Questions about Uber & Drinking Water : r/Algarve   - Sep 23, 2022 ... Is Uber a safe mode of transportation ? Or would you recommend using the trains/busses ? (Are they reliable ?) And something else : Is tap water ...

Boiling Vs Water bottles : r/PortugalExpats   - Jun 12, 2023 ... Tap water is perfectly safe in Portugal. You don't need to boil or buy bottled water.

Drinking water ? - Albufeira Forum - Tripadvisor   - Oct 27, 2011 ... Albufeira, Portugal. 3 forum posts. Save. #1 of 14 • tap is fine but think you would prefer the bottles which is only 80 cents for 5 litres and ...

Is the tap water ok to drink in the algarve ? Thanks | Facebook   - Aug 6, 2025 ... Algarve Travel Tips • Portugal • Albufeira • Lagos • Faro • Portimão | Is the tap water ok. Public group. 󰞋. 27K Members · Join group · Algarve ...

Distilled water for CPAP machines in Portimao?   - Feb 9, 2025 ... Very high quality tap water in Portugal to drink Distilled water is easy to find in any bigger supermarket if it's for a machine or something ...

Morning everyone, just wondering if tap water is okay to drink in ...   - May 11, 2025 ... Anonymous participant ▻ Algarve Travel Tips • Portugal • Albufeira • Lagos • Faro • Portimão ... Portugal tap water or should you buy bottled ...

Drinking water - Albufeira Forum - Tripadvisor   - Nov 7, 2018 ... ... tap water safe or best to buy bottled water to boil? THANKS. Reply. Report. 8 Replies. Oldest. ptnov64. Nov 7, 2018, 12:46 AM. Lisbon, Portugal.

Recommendation for Mirachoro 3 - Review of Apartamentos ...   - Sep 30, 2005 ... Portugal: Really nice country. Skatepark: Entertaining rather than a pain! Tap water: Don't drink it. ... Portimao Specialty Lodging · Portimao ...

Drinking water ? - Albufeira Message Board - Tripadvisor   - Oct 27, 2011 ... The water is quite safe to drink. Personally I haven't noticed any discernible difference in taste to any other tap water I've had in the UK.

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