Questions tagged [tap-water]
Is the water from the tap/faucet in an area hard or soft or safe to drink etc?
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Water on US-bound flights?
I am very confused about the limitations of bringing water aboard a plane that is traveling to the US. Do they allow you to carry a bottle on if you need to take medication? And is it only for certain ...
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Is tap water in Athens safe to drink?
Tripadvisor says that is okay to drink.
The EU Parliament letter reported the absence of asbestos pipes in Greece.
I wonder does Athens have similar to Tallinn initiative of eco-friendly catering ...
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Drinking fountain at Lake Garda, Italy
I guess this (that I found at Lake Garda, Italy) is a public drinking fountain.
Do they use public water or a local well at this Lake Garda drinking fountain?
And, if I get the text on the plate ...
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Ordered tap-water in Alicante - what did I do wrong?
A slightly odd incident happened to my wife and me in Alicante a couple of weeks ago. We visited a restaurant; first we ordered a jug of sangria, and then ordered a paella for two. The waiter didn't ...
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Boiling tap water in Paris
I am visiting Paris.
In the accommodation given to me, I was told I can drink tap water. I was drinking from sometime. Few days back I boiled the water. A layer formed on surface of the water, when I ...
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How common is complimentary drinking water upon request in restaurants in Europe?
When I was in Helsinki, I noticed restaurants there tended to be okay serving water alongside an order free of charge. I've seen this in different restaurants, including McDonalds.
In some cases the ...
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How is the quality of tap water in Thailand?
Could you please advise on the quality of tap water in Thailand?
Some people say it is only not suitable for drinking. And some people say it should not even be used for raising vegetables. I wonder ...
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How ubiquitous are home water filtration systems in the USA? [closed]
I'm planning a trip to the USA from coast to coast in maybe a couple of years and I think I'll stay in App-rented houses (not mentioning a specific one here). I know I can ask each individual renter ...
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Tap water fountain to fill up bottle airside at Malaga Airport (AGP)
I want to fill up an empty bottle which I bring with me.
Are there any tap water fountains inside and after the security checks at Malaga Airport (AGP)?
And if there are, where are they located?
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Can you drink tap water in Spain?
I'm used to drink the water from our tap, but now we are going to Sevilla and Malaga in Spain.
Is it recommended to drink the tap water in the south of Spain?
Or does it need to be filtered first?
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Is boiling tap water sufficient?
In cases where tap water is not drinkable by default, does simply boiling it make it drinkable? And provided the water does look clear.
(For example I'm in an apartment in Pridnestrovi where the tap ...
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How to find public drinking fountains when travelling?
When travelling for a long period of time, refilling water bottles can be a challenge. This is particularly true for long overland public transportation journeys in summer, as one cannot easily carry ...
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Is it safe to drink the water from the fountains found all over the older parts of Rome?
When I visited Rome and walked around the older sections, I saw many different types of fountains that were constantly running with water. Some went into the ground, some collected in basins, etc.
Is ...
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What's wrong with Turkish tap water? [duplicate]
I've tried finding an answer for this but without success. Most people just say "don't drink it" without telling one why. The only reason being "it's bad".
As one having studied biology and chemistry ...
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Is tap water in Moscow safe to drink?
I will be travelling to Moscow, Russia and I want to fill my water bottle at my accommodation (no built-in filters). I have been hearing some myths that this tap water is unclean and unsafe to drink.
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