19 Countries With The Cleanest Tap Water To Drink
Water, Water everywhere but not a drop to drink! While this quote might stand true for most of the countries and locations in this world, there are still some of the nations that serve pure drinking water through their taps. Thanks to their natural wealth, fewer levels of pollution, these countries supply safe water to drink to its residents as well as visitors! So while you are travelling to these locations, you might not need to purchase water bottles to hydrate yourself. Taps are safe for you and ensure that you don’t fall ill due to water-borne diseases!
1. Denmark
One of the happiest countries in the world, tap water in Denmark is better than the bottled water in many places. Even in the restaurants and cafes, the water served is the tap water, unless you specify. Most of the taps in the country have perfectly safe drinking water and when it is not potable, it is explicitly indicated.
Why water is so clean Denmark? It is because Denmark had solved its water woes right in the 70s by being one of the first countries to have a Ministry of Environment, formed to serve clean water to its citizens.
2. Iceland
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Drinking tap water in Iceland is completely safe and doesn’t put anyone in a health hazard. Icelanders are proud of the purest drinking water and the stringent quality control measures that ensure consistent quality and safety of the water.
The layers of volcanic sediment filter water flows naturally so there is no need for any chemical treatments separately afterwards.
3. Greenland
Greenland has an improvised structure to offer the best of iceberg sourced water to its inhabitants. Water in Greenland is available through lakes and rivers and with the help of Nukissiorfiit (M
The purest water in Greenland comes from a never melting snow cover naturally. On top of that, strict waste-water management policies ensure the cleanliness of water bodies in the country. The Government of Greenland has a number of statutory duties associated with the approval and control of the water supply.
4. Finland
PC: Finland, a country is known for its unadulterated beauty and natural bliss! No wonder Finland offers a pure and safe haven to people with its clean air as well as purest of drinking water available through taps. Finland's tap water ranks among the best in the world, according to the United Nations.
5. Latvia
Latvia is known for its heavenly beaches! The same holds true for its drinking water as well. Here, the management of wastewater ensures the high-standard of drinking water to people. The tap water in the country is safe to drink.
6. Colombia
PC: Colombia also falls under the category of countries that assure the best of drinking water to the locals as well as the tourists. The water management in Colombia ensures that only clean drinking water is offered to people and the waste-water is treated and used in agriculture.
7. Singapore
PC: Anybody who has been to Singapore would know how safe the tap water is there. Apart from offering a clean and green environment to people, this country also boasts of clean drinking water that runs through taps. The government also maintains that the tap water 'is suitable for drinking without any further filtration'.
As reported by Singapore’s National Water Agency, water samples are regularly collected and analyzed chemically and bacteriologically at the Water Testing Laboratory, to ensure that clean and safe water is served to its citizens.
8. New Zealand
PC: New Zealanders might feel proud of their nation for being one of the most beautiful in this world but there is something more that adds to their pride. It is safe to drink their water directly from the faucet in households.
Continuous initiatives from The Ministry of Health & drinking water policies keep their water safe.
9. Costa Rica
PC: In Costa Rica, there is almost zero evidence of pollution in the country and they only utilize a high standard in maintaining their advanced filtering system.
It can be attributed to the fact that there are fewer factories and industries in the country that can build up levels of pollutants in water. Costa Rica modernized without wrecking the environment. Here’s how.
10. Germany
PC: Apart from maintaining natural beauty, Germany’s government has made it sure to keep up its sanitation provision well regulated. The water supply in Germany is never interrupted and this makes citizens do more of their daily chores such as cooking, cleaning the house, and gardening.
Based on a recent survey, 92% of Germans are satisfied with the quality of their drinking water.
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11. Canada
Canada ensures unlimited access to drinkable water that makes it a haven to live in! The responsibility for making sure that the drinking water is safe is shared between the federal and municipal governments and the citizens too.
Most of it has to do with the strict guidelines for establishing drinking water requirements for all private and commercial companies.
12. Sweden
The tap water in Sweden is perfectly safe to drink, sometimes even more than the 'bottled water'. The water quality is considered to be great, with almost no bacteria, especially in the cities. Around the natural spots and mountain resorts, the tap water is slightly salty to taste since it is rich with minerals but is perfectly safe to drink.
A proof of this is that the drinking water in Stockholm, Sweden, received the Certification of Quality by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in March 2017.
13. United Kingdom
Just like preserving its culture and architecture well, United Kingdom also ensures the highest standards when it comes to their tap water system. The Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate is responsible for controlling the nature of their drinking water.
The country makes sure that they only implement their water production from the standards that are based on the EU drinking water directive and on the advice of the World Health Organization too.
14. Italy
No wonder Italian food is so Yummy! After all, it is prepared of the purest water. Fountains are literally everywhere you stop in Italy, which helps most of the roaming tourists quench their thirst. So you don’t have to spend most of your money into buying water!
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15. Austria
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Apart from being one of the most beautiful countries in the world, Austria is also on the list as one of the countries with the cleanest tap water in the world. The government here runs a strong formulated Austrian Water Act to protect its water resources.
Supplying high-quality drinking water is mandatory according to Austrian Laws.
16. France
PC: Wine that is made of purest water! There is no wonder that France is able to carry on the gigantic industry of wine-making thanks to the clean water that it receives. The levels of bacteria in the tap water of France is very low too. Even the rivers and streams in France run fresh waters!
17. Luxembourg
PC: Luxembourg is suffused with many springs that act as a great source of water in its rural areas. Their water is treated in highly advanced plants to guarantee its safeness and cleanliness.
18. Norway
Do you know that the abundantly available ‘Voss Water’ in Norway is from the municipal water of Southern Norway? The country supports the UN to establish the right to attain a high-quality drinking water and its sanitation.
19. Switzerland
A beautiful country that entices travellers! Known as the ‘Water Tower of Europe’, no wonder why it’s one of the best countries with the cleanest tap water on Earth! The country has its own set of strict regulations when it comes to securing a drinkable water to be distributed nationwide.
Switzerland sources its water from freshwater lakes, making it perfect for a sip direct from the tap!
So which of these countries have you visited and whose tap water have you tried? Let us know.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drinking Water in the World
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Q. What country has the cleanest water in the world?
A. Countries like Denmark and Iceland follow stringent quality control and ensure to offer the cleanest water in the world.
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Q. What is the purest water in the world?
A. A recent study conducted by the University of Magallanes concluded that the freshwater found in Puerto Williams town in southern Chile's Magallanes region is the purest in the world.
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Q. Who has the best tap water in the world?
A. The world’s cleanest tap water is provided in countries like Denmark, Sweden, and Austria.
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Q. Which city has the cleanest water?
A. Oslo in Norway, Munich in Germany, and Copenhagen in Denmark are some of the cities that have the cleanest water.
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Q. How much of Earth's water is fresh?
A. Out of 70 per cent of the water that covers the earth, only 2.5 per cent water if fresh.
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Q. What is the purest source of water?
A. Rainwater is considered to be the purest form of water as the vaporization process helps in removing impurities and salts in the earth’s water.
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Q. Which country has the dirtiest water?
A. Countries like Ghana, Ethiopia, and Uganda lack the basic sanitization facilities in rural parts and have the dirtiest water.
