City in California, United States
Can you drink tap water in San Francisco?
Can you drink the tap water in San Francisco?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water comes from Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite and is excellent; refill stations are common.
Key facts
- In San Francisco: Tap water comes from Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite and is excellent; refill stations are common.
- Across United States: Tap water is safe almost everywhere. Local boil-water notices happen occasionally after storms or pipe breaks and are announced by the city.
- Safely managed drinking water: 98% of people in United States (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across United States
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| New York City | Yes, drinkable |
| Las Vegas | Yes, drinkable |
| Los Angeles | Yes, drinkable |
| Orlando | Yes, drinkable |
| Miami | Yes, drinkable |
| San Francisco | Yes, drinkable |
| Honolulu | Yes, drinkable |
| Washington, D.C. | Yes, drinkable |
| Chicago | Yes, drinkable |
| Boston | Yes, drinkable |
| New Orleans | Yes, drinkable |
| San Diego | Yes, drinkable |
| Seattle | Yes, drinkable |
| Maui | Yes, drinkable |
| Nashville | Yes, drinkable |
| Austin | Yes, drinkable |
| Miami Beach | Yes, drinkable |
| Key West | Yes, drinkable |
| Denver | Yes, drinkable |
| Philadelphia | Yes, drinkable |
| Portland | Yes, drinkable |
| Atlanta | Yes, drinkable |
| San Antonio | Yes, drinkable |
| Charleston | Yes, drinkable |
| Savannah | Yes, drinkable |
| Fort Lauderdale | Yes, drinkable |
| Kauai | Yes, drinkable |
| Big Island | Yes, drinkable |
| Sedona | Yes, drinkable |
| Scottsdale | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in San Francisco?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water comes from Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite and is excellent; refill stations are common.
Can you drink tap water in United States?
Tap water is safe almost everywhere. Local boil-water notices happen occasionally after storms or pipe breaks and are announced by the city.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- SFMTA (Muni)
- BART
- San Francisco International Airport
- San Francisco Travel
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