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Quite a few travelers sometimes express concern about the quality of the drinking water at the destination they are flying to.
After all, none of us wants to risk drinking water that is not clean or safe to drink.
Unfortunately, many countries in the world do not have access to clean water, so you should research the matter thoroughly before setting off.
For this reason, many travelers prefer to simply purchase water bottles.
However, this is an action that causes damage to the environment.
Everyone already knows that the process of breaking down the plastic used in the bottle industry takes many generations.
In addition, using tap water also saves money.
Therefore, tap water is an excellent alternative - but as long as you know in advance that the destination you are going to is indeed clean and safe.
The Travel website presents ten cities with the cleanest tap water.
Using tap water also saves money.
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Helsinki, Finland
Finland is among the places with the cleanest tap water in the world thanks to the country's lakes, rivers and springs.
This is especially true in Helsinki, where the tap water is rigorously tested to meet high quality standards.
The city gets its water from natural springs and this infrastructure is well maintained.
Also, Helsinki has advanced water treatment facilities, which use modern technology to remove impurities and pollutants.
Get free water:
in restaurants, cafes, public buildings and institutions, parks and restaurants.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik also boasts clean drinking tap water.
After all, Iceland is one of the countries with the cleanest drinking water in the world.
The water in the country is free of nitrates, calcium, chlorine and other chemicals that make it safe to drink.
The city receives its water from a natural spring whose water is filtered through layers of basaltic rock, making it clean and fresh.
The water in the city does not contain additives or pollutants.
In fact, tourists are reluctant to buy bottled water in the city because they can drink it for free everywhere, even straight from glaciers or rivers.
Besides saving the environment, tourists also save their money.
Get water for free:
in streams and rivers.
You can also drink it straight from the glaciers.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is among the cities with the cleanest, safest and tastiest water in Europe.
The source of the city's water supply is mainly from the Rhine River.
The water undergoes strict treatment before it passes to the consumers.
The water treatment process includes the use of biological processes and an aeration program to remove minerals and chemicals.
Amsterdam's water supplier monitors the water to ensure it is of high quality and safe to drink.
While the water is mostly tasteless, it leaves a slight "mineral" taste thanks to the river's natural minerals.
Many prefer the taste of city tap water over the taste of bottled mineral water.
Get free water:
more than 500 taps around the city.
Oslo, Norway
Those planning to visit Oslo will be happy to know that it is one of the cities with the cleanest water in the world.
Authorities strictly manage everything related to water and have strict regulations and a monitoring system to ensure that residents (and tourists) always have safe drinking water.
The tap water is treated without chemicals that may harm health.
Oslo gets its water from Lake Maridalsvannet, located in the forested hills in the northern part of the city.
After the water is transported through tunnels and pipes, it is carefully filtered and treated before being pumped into homes and businesses.
Get free water:
taps, public taps, cafes, restaurants.
receives its water from the Maridelsvant lake.
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Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva's water quality is high and meets strict government standards.
The tap water comes from Lake Geneva, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe, which is also a major tourist attraction offering many leisure activities.
After being pumped from the lake, the water is treated using a state-of-the-art system for filtering minerals, chemicals and other pollutants.
The organization responsible for the water continuously checks the water quality.
Get free water:
taps, restaurants.
Scotland, United Kingdom
This time it is not a city but an entire country: Scotland is best known for its fascinating castles and fortresses, rugged coastline and inspiring landscapes.
But many people forget that Scotland is dotted with freshwater lakes.
Besides the lakes, Scotland gets its water from underground groundwater reservoirs.
The bodies responsible for treating the water constantly check that it is good and safe to drink.
However, you should take into account that it is not always safe to drink water from hotel taps, since some hotels have old water tanks, where the water stagnates and their turnover is low.
Get free water:
at accommodation sites located in relatively new buildings (recommended to verify at reception).
One of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe.
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Berlin Germany
Berlin prides itself on safe, tasty and high-quality drinking water.
The city has the cleanest water supply in the world - and also an excellent infrastructure.
The water is rigorously tested to ensure that it is of high quality in accordance with the standards set by the European Union.
Tourists can easily consume tap water in Berlin.
However, for those whose stomachs are particularly sensitive, it is better to choose bottled water.
Get free water:
in hotels, cafes and next to popular attractions.
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is known for its fine art and fascinating cultural roots.
The city is a perfect seaside retreat, and has an excellent reputation for its tap water.
One of the reasons for this lies in the fact that Stockholm receives its water from Lake Mälaren.
The water is then treated and distributed under the supervision of a municipal infrastructure body.
The water in the city is considered safe, although minor concerns sometimes arise here and there.
If in doubt, it is better to filter them before drinking.
Get free water:
taps, restaurants, clubs.
An excellent reputation for everything related to its tap water.
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Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand's capital offers tap water that is safe to drink.
This water meets the safety standards of what is called the "Safe Drinking Water Law".
The source of the water is mainly from aquifers and rivers, and these are free of bacteria that may cause damage to health.
During municipal water treatment, a small amount of chlorine is used to disinfect it, and then fluoride is added to the water (similar to what was also done in Israel until a few years ago) to maintain the oral health of the residents.
To obtain free water:
taps, libraries, school premises, hotels and other public areas.
Toronto, Canada
Toronto's tap water is safe to drink and ranks among the cleanest in all of Canada.
The water is continuously tested to make sure it meets the standards of the "Safe Drinking Water Act" (similar to the law in New Zealand).
The purification plants operate 24/7, and the city has laboratories that deal with water quality testing.
However, in some places there are old water pipes that cause the water quality to decrease.
For this reason, it is not recommended to drink tap water when you stay or sleep in old buildings in the city.
Get free water:
hotels, public places.
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