Is Barcelona Tap Water Safe To Drink?

The estimated price of bottled water

$0.71 in USD (1.5-liter)

Can You Drink Tap Water in Barcelona?

Yes, tap water is drinkable.

There was no general information available in WHO data about safely managed drinking water in Barcelona . You may check the rate of travelers and residents of Venezuela water quality.

As a long time resident of Spain, I have always been interested in how tap water was treated when I was traveling in the Canary Islands. Of course, the waters of Spain are different from those of the Canary Islands and we cannot assume that tap water was exactly as clean as in places like Venezuela.

So, we decided to see if we could find out if there were any contaminants in the water we were drinking. We found that some chemicals were present and these chemicals were not in the water we drink everyday. In this article we will go over the effects of these chemicals and what you can do to help protect yourself and your family from them. After reading this article, hopefully you will be more aware of the dangers of chemicals in tap water and you will be more able to protect yourself and your family.

One of the common ingredients used in chlorination is Chlorine which can cause serious health problems such as cancer in the human body. It was originally int

What do people in Barcelona think about the tap water?

The tap water is safe to drink in Barcelona, but doesn’t taste great.

What Do People In Venezuela Think About The Tap Water?

Travelers and residents of Venezuela have rated the water quality and pollution as follows, according to subjective survey data. A score of 100% is considered very high, and a score of 0% is very low. Please be cautious that "moderate to very high" water pollution is bad and the higher the rate of water quality the better.

Tap water ratings

Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 54% Moderate
Water Pollution 51% Moderate
Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 46% Moderate
Water Quality 49% Moderate

Reminder

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.

Sources and Resources

Sources

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/barcelona/health

Can you drink tap water in Barcelona?

Can you drink tap water in Barcelona, Spain? Yes, drinking tap water in Barcelona is safe! According to the Ministry of Health and Aigües de Barcelona, the tap water meets all international standards. Barcelona’s water also passes all water regulations.

Ministerio de Sanidad – a government agency that monitors tap water in Spain.
Aigues de Barcelona S.A. – the local water company that controls the city’s water.

W.H.O. Water Sanitation and Health Links

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Above all, many choose to drink bottled water. Barcelona’s tap water is safe and clean. High chlorine levels influence the taste and smell of the water. The main reason is because of Barcelona’s position along the Mediterranean Sea. Using more chlorine prevents the mineral content found in stones runs across the coast.

Source of Water in Barcelona, Spain

We should consider the water source to determine the water quality of the city. Tap water in Barcelona came from the Ter and the Llobregat river. The Llobregat provides the town with the majority of its water. The water from the river has high levels of minerals, like potassium and magnesium.

The river crosses into a very salty region northwest of Barcelona near the town of Súria. As a result, the water from the Llobregat tastes better in areas before reaching Súria. Later, it gets salty. The source can only handle 20% of the city’s water needs and are very costly to operate.

The osmosis system somewhat eliminates the salty taste. Also, the high levels of chlorine used to protect it from contamination.

Traveller’s Notes

The tap water is safe to drink in Barcelona, but doesn’t taste great.

Current Weather in Barcelona

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Some of the Convenience Stores in Barcelona

Consigmar
Supermarket
Pampa Drugstore
Casa Ruiz Granel Selecto Barcelona-Eixample E
Marítima Dávila Barcelona
CLAVESEGUR
Supermercat Express
Best Barcelona Shopping S L
Basar Amic
Unió 11

Estimated Price of Bottled Water

Volume	USD	EUR	AUD	GBP
1.5-liter	$0.74	€0.66	A$1.07	£0.60