A question asked every day
If you spend any time in travel groups online, you will quickly notice one very common question:
“Can I drink the tap water here?”
Every day across social media platforms like travel Facebook groups, Reddit, and travel forums, thousands of people ask this exact question before visiting a new country.
Travelers want to know if the water is safe, whether they should buy bottled water, or if they need to be careful when brushing their teeth.
The answers are often scattered across different websites, comments, and opinions, which can make it difficult to know what information is correct.
The problem with existing information
Many websites contain long travel guides, outdated advice, or conflicting information.
A traveler might have to read several articles just to find a simple answer.
Often the most reliable information is hidden deep inside official government websites or health organisation reports that are not easy to navigate.
We wanted to create a website that makes this information simple and easy to find.
A simple guide for travelers
Can I Drink the Tap Water was created to give travelers quick and clear guidance.
Instead of long articles, each country page focuses on answering the most important question first:
Is the tap water safe to drink?
Along with that, we provide additional helpful information such as:
- Whether locals drink the tap water
- Whether visitors should use bottled water
- Possible health risks
- Extra tips for travelers
Information from trusted sources
Whenever possible, the information on this site is based on publicly available data from trusted organisations.
These include:
- Government health departments
- Water authorities
- International health organisations
- Travel health guidance
Where appropriate, we also link to official sources so visitors can check the full details themselves.
Only the beginning
At launch, the site includes 83 countries, but this is only the start.
Over time we plan to expand the site to include:
- More countries
- Major cities
- Regional differences
- Updated water safety information
Water quality can change, so keeping information updated is important.
Helping travelers stay informed
Something as simple as drinking tap water can sometimes cause problems for travelers who are not aware of the risks.
This site was created to make that information quick, clear, and easy to understand.
If you have ever searched online or asked in a travel group whether the tap water is safe, this website is designed to give you the answer faster.