Island, Italy
Can you drink tap water in Sicily?
Can you drink the tap water in Sicily?
Tap water is safe to drink. Generally safe, though drought has caused rationing in some towns; many locals buy bottled water for taste.
Key facts
- In Sicily: Generally safe, though drought has caused rationing in some towns; many locals buy bottled water for taste.
- Across Italy: Safe and drunk everywhere; Rome's free nasoni fountains are great for refills. Some southern and island towns taste of chlorine.
- Safely managed drinking water: 97% of people in Italy (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Italy
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Rome | Yes, drinkable |
| Venice | Yes, drinkable |
| Florence | Yes, drinkable |
| Milan | Yes, drinkable |
| Amalfi Coast | Yes, drinkable |
| Naples | Yes, drinkable |
| Lake Como | Yes, drinkable |
| Cinque Terre | Yes, drinkable |
| Sicily | Yes, drinkable |
| Tuscany | Yes, drinkable |
| Positano | Yes, drinkable |
| Sardinia | Yes, drinkable |
| Bologna | Yes, drinkable |
| Verona | Yes, drinkable |
| Pisa | Yes, drinkable |
| Capri | Yes, drinkable |
| Sorrento | Yes, drinkable |
| Lake Garda | Yes, drinkable |
| Turin | Yes, drinkable |
| Siena | Yes, drinkable |
| Puglia | Yes, drinkable |
| Dolomites | Yes, drinkable |
| Taormina | Yes, drinkable |
| Palermo | Yes, drinkable |
| Catania | Yes, drinkable |
| Bari | Yes, drinkable |
| Matera | Yes, drinkable |
| Lecce | Yes, drinkable |
| Genoa | Yes, drinkable |
| Lucca | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Sicily?
Tap water is safe to drink. Generally safe, though drought has caused rationing in some towns; many locals buy bottled water for taste.
Can you drink tap water in Italy?
Safe and drunk everywhere; Rome's free nasoni fountains are great for refills. Some southern and island towns taste of chlorine.
More about Sicily
Going to Sicily solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Sicily meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Palermo Airport (GESAP)
- Catania Airport (SAC)
- Trenitalia
- ARNAS Civico Palermo
Verdicts reflect official utility statements and what locals actually do. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.