Is the tap water safe?
Where to refill from the tap, and where to reach for a filter.
| Destination | Country | Tap water |
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | Argentina | Generally safe to drink |
| Sydney | Australia | Safe to drink |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | Drink bottled or filtered water |
| Vancouver | Canada | Safe to drink |
| Paris | France | Safe to drink |
| Santorini | Greece | Not recommended; drink bottled water |
| Reykjavík | Iceland | Excellent and safe to drink |
| Jaipur | India | Drink bottled or filtered water |
| Bali | Indonesia | Drink bottled or filtered water |
| Rome | Italy | Safe to drink, including from public fountains |
| Tokyo | Japan | Safe to drink |
| Kyoto | Japan | Safe to drink |
| Mexico City | Mexico | Drink bottled or filtered water |
| Marrakech | Morocco | Drink bottled water |
| Cusco and Machu Picchu | Peru | Drink bottled or filtered water |
| Lisbon | Portugal | Safe to drink |
| Singapore | Singapore | Safe to drink |
| Cape Town | South Africa | Safe to drink |
| Barcelona | Spain | Safe to drink, though some prefer bottled for taste |
| Bangkok | Thailand | Drink bottled or filtered water |
| Istanbul | Türkiye | Most locals drink bottled or filtered water |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Treated and technically safe; most people drink bottled |
| London | United Kingdom | Safe to drink |
| New York City | United States | Safe to drink |
Where tap water isn't recommended, a filter bottle or refill stations reduce plastic waste. Use bottled or filtered water for brushing teeth if you have a sensitive stomach, and be cautious with ice from street vendors.