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Can You Drink Tap Water in Lipetsk?
We don't have enough information to make a specific recommendation about the safety of drinking tap water in Lipetsk, Russia.
However, based on information from nearby locations, the average water score in Russia is a out of 100.
Tap Safe includes data from many publicly available sources, including the WHO (World Health Organization), CDC (Center for Disease Control), and user submitted databases, but unfortunately there's not enough data about Lipetsk.
To see user submitted ratings of the water quality for Russia, see the "User Submitted Ratings" box on this page.
You have probably heard about the recent flooding in Lipetsk, a town in the far southern reaches of the vast Caspian Sea. These floods were one of the worst ever recorded, and many people lost their lives. A report released by the Interior Ministry claimed that the flood resulted from the failure of a bridge leading to the city''s main hydroelectric power plant. The accident has prompted the authorities to launch an investigation, to determine whether any laws are being broken regarding water safety.
When the disaster struck Lipetsk, many residents were evacuated to the nearby towns of Alyushin and Nizhniy Novgorod. Many had to sleep outdoors on the streets, using plastic sheeting to provide a layer of protection against the rain and the rising waters. When the weather in those cities was particularly bad, it was dangerous for residents to stay there. So how did all of this happen?
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The estimated price of bottled water
$0.42 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
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The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Lipetsk, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
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Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.