Is Zurich Tap Water Safe To Drink?

Yes, tap water is drinkable.

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 Zurich.

To see user submitted ratings of the water quality for Switzerland, see the "User Submitted Ratings" box on this page.

The tap water in Zurich, Switzerland is pure, rich in minerals, and safe to drink. Most probably, it is much better than bottled water. Very common for European countries and cities to have potable water. Tap water is the most managed food in Switzerland and meets the standards of health and safety.

Everyone has access to 1200 unique fountains located around Zurich, most of which spew drinkable water 24 hours a day. You can refill your bottled water on public fountains unless there’s a sign says the water is not potable. Considering water fountains are free, they still manage to maintain their quality. If you are unfamiliar with the place, you may access the Zurich water map to find the nearest water fountains.

Most buildings have sparkling water, which prefers by some locals, on behalf of that the taste of tap water is a beauty compare to sparkling water. We suggest that you take tap water, which is healthier than purified, filtered, or even sparkling water.

Source of Water in Zurich, Switzerland

The source of tap water in Zurich comes from surface water and groundwater. Surface water from natural springs and lakes. 40% of drinking water is spring water. This water mainly found in the Alps and the Jura. Springwater undergoes a various natural purification process. Another 40% of drinking water originates from groundwater. Groundwater supplies in Switzerland amount to over 50 billion cubic meters of water. The rest is collected from 30 lake waterworks. In lake basins, water from various streams is stored for a long time and is therefore very soft.

The supplier is detecting growing traces of the substance in water in recent years. However, this does not mean that water quality is degenerating. But because more advanced analytical instruments are becoming more accurate. As a result, the quality of water becomes better every year.

Other links:

• 1,200 Fountains in Zurich
• Is it safe to drink tap water from streets in Switzerland