City in Wales, United Kingdom
Can you drink tap water in Cardiff?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Cardiff?
Tap water is safe to drink. Safe and good; Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water supply. Cafés and pubs give free tap water.
Key facts
- In Cardiff: Safe and good; Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water supply. Cafés and pubs give free tap water.
- Across United Kingdom: Safe everywhere. Pubs and restaurants serving alcohol must give free tap water on request; refill points are common in cities.
- Safely managed drinking water: 100% of people in United Kingdom (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across United Kingdom
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| London | Yes, drinkable |
| Edinburgh | Yes, drinkable |
| Manchester | Yes, drinkable |
| Liverpool | Yes, drinkable |
| Oxford | Yes, drinkable |
| Bath | Yes, drinkable |
| Cambridge | Yes, drinkable |
| Glasgow | Yes, drinkable |
| Brighton | Yes, drinkable |
| Scottish Highlands | Yes, drinkable |
| Isle of Skye | Yes, drinkable |
| York | Yes, drinkable |
| Bristol | Yes, drinkable |
| Lake District | Yes, drinkable |
| Cornwall | Yes, drinkable |
| Cotswolds | Yes, drinkable |
| Belfast | Yes, drinkable |
| Cardiff | Yes, drinkable |
| Birmingham | Yes, drinkable |
| Newcastle | Yes, drinkable |
| Leeds | Yes, drinkable |
| Snowdonia | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Cardiff?
Tap water is safe to drink. Safe and good; Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water supply. Cafés and pubs give free tap water.
Can you drink tap water in United Kingdom?
Safe everywhere. Pubs and restaurants serving alcohol must give free tap water on request; refill points are common in cities.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Visit Cardiff
- Transport for Wales
- Cardiff Airport
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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