City in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia
Can you drink tap water in Rijeka?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Rijeka?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe and good; refill at city fountains.
Key facts
- In Rijeka: Tap water is safe and good; refill at city fountains.
- Across Croatia: Tap water is safe and good nationwide. Refill bottles at public fountains in old towns.
- Safely managed drinking water: 87% of people in Croatia (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Croatia
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Split | Yes, drinkable |
| Dubrovnik | Yes, drinkable |
| Zagreb | Yes, drinkable |
| Hvar | Yes, drinkable |
| Zadar | Yes, drinkable |
| Pula | Yes, drinkable |
| Rovinj | Yes, drinkable |
| Makarska | Yes, drinkable |
| Korčula | Yes, drinkable |
| Brač | Yes, drinkable |
| Šibenik | Yes, drinkable |
| Krk | Yes, drinkable |
| Poreč | Yes, drinkable |
| Trogir | Yes, drinkable |
| Vis | Yes, drinkable |
| Rijeka | Yes, drinkable |
| Opatija | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Rijeka?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe and good; refill at city fountains.
Can you drink tap water in Croatia?
Tap water is safe and good nationwide. Refill bottles at public fountains in old towns.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Rijeka Tourist Board
- KBC Rijeka
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