Can you drink tap water in italy?

Question

Can you drink tap water in italy?

Answer 1

YES .you can drink tap water anywhere in the world BUT beware in some parts of the world it is not safe.

Answer 2

You can everywhere unless the place you go to (the hotel or the restaurant) doesn't have an owned well which may not be controlled...but they'll tell you not to drink it!!!

It is usually more healthy than bottled water since the latter may stay under the sun for a long time losing its properties...

Tap water is controlled. And a sure choice!!!!

Answer 3

YES, although in some places they have started to add chlorine.  However, in others the water comes from springs - which can be deliciously fresh and crystal clear or with salts and minerals in it.

Try tap water in each place you go, if you like it drink it, if not buy bottles.

Answer 4

Yes you can.

Should you, is another question though.

Answer 5

Yes but it doesn't taste that great, I would recommend bottled mineral water for drinking. I was in Milan last October so have tried it personally!

Answer 6

Tap water in Italy is absolutely safe!! It is an old American urban legend that it is not and I am a bit surprised this myth still survives today, honestly! I'm American but have been living in Italy for years and have always drunk tap water. Some of it still comes directly from mountain springs and runs in the ancient Roman acquaducts! People, it is definitely safe to drink!!! And bottled water sold around the tourist sites is sold at outrageous prices because they bank on this old and unfounded fear.

Answer 7

Like most people have said, it is perfectly safe to drink (unless it is marked as not being drinking water).  Are you drinking in bars and restaurants etc?  Where do you think the ice comes from?!

The taste varies from place to place, of course; if you don't like it, buy bottled mineral water.

Answer 8

It is safe to drink, but is not very nice.