Europe
Can you drink tap water in Belgium?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Belgium?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe, though many locals drink bottled; restaurants usually charge for water.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 100% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Belgium
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; restaurants often serve bottled or charge for tap. |
| Bruges | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; restaurants often serve bottled or charge for tap. |
| Ghent | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; restaurants often serve bottled or charge for tap. |
| Antwerp | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; restaurants often serve bottled or charge for tap. |
| Leuven | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is safe; restaurants often serve bottled or charge for tap. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Immigration Office (DOFI)
- SNCB/NMBS Belgian Railways
- European Commission: Entry/Exit System
- Speedtest Global Index: Belgium
- World Bank open data
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