Many water fountains have a “drinkable water” sign on them, and I believe there’s significant quality control for that sign to be there in the first place.
If the sign is not there, in Switzerland I would still drink if thirsty. I don’t think it’d make you sick but I wouldn’t bet much money on it though.
Yes but only once
Absolutely! Especially during a pandemic w/ an ever evolving virus.
Yes, it is drinkable unless the fountain ha a warning that states otherwise.
ive seen more written signs of non drinkable water than the opposite. so if theres no sign, you should be OK
Beautiful fountain
Only in areas that are predominantly Swiss as those people treat the water with respect and keep it sanitary
This is a civilized country. Yes, water is drinkable here.
If I remember correctly, in Zürich there’s a parallel network for water supply that is to be used in cases of emergency, and the public water fountains are connected to it. That way the system remains in constant (limited) use, it is easy to sample water for quality control, and of course you have fountains with water that is certainly drinkable. Not sure if any other canton uses the same system, better to ask than be sorry.
In Basel, fountain water is only bad if it’s explicitly labelled as “kein Trinkwasser”. They have to warn if it’s not drinkable, as drinkable is generally the rule not the exception.
(Just adding Basel, cause I saw a lot of Zurich comments but none for my hometown)
Yes. If its undrinkable there will be a notice saying so. This water gets me high!
Sim.
Yes, unless there’s a sign noting otherwise
Yes it is
When we were hiking last year, we came to a fountain with a sign saying “no drinking water”. So we asked in the restaurant next door if they could fill our drinking bottles. They told us we could fill our bottles at the fountain. It belongs to them. She explained to me that if a fountain is officially considered a drinking water fountain, you have to report it to the authorities and they do an annual drinking water inspection for a fee. From most fountains with the sign “no drinking water” can be drunk without hesitation. It is just not official.
In switzerland, if there is a source of water and it’s not controlled or non suitable for drinking there must be a clearly viewable Label that states ‘Kein Trikwasser’ by Law. Standards are pretty high in Switzerland and if you really have to drink from somewhere with said label, it could be not to bad (its a bad advice though, also be ready to get sick if you drink it).
In Switzerland water is very much drinkable unless labelled otherwise
I always drink at fountains when I cycle. In fact, there is a website that shows you (almost) all fountains in Switzerland. I plan my routes to be able to refill.
So unless it says “kein Trinkwasser” or the French/Italian alternative, you will be fine.
I also drink from random mountain ones when hiking in the summer. So I can say that I have drunk from many of these fountains and never had an issue.
Basically, the vast majority of wells in localities are connected to the drinking water supply, so they have drinking water.
However, some wells are not operated with the officially prescribed amount of water for reasons of economy. These wells have the indication no drinking water because with lower flow, impurities could develop in the pipes.
Yes. And in Geneva – it’s delicious.
Every fountain is, unless a sign on it says otherwise.
All the water from fountains is drinkable. If it’s not, it’s mentionned.
You can drink of most fountains in Aargau and Zürich. I worked in a company that provided energy and water and they told me the story behind the non drinkable water sign and the origin of it:
For a water fountain to be labeled as drinkable, they need to perform 1-2 check ups everyday and measure water pollution and stuff like that. Usually cities in this region control their water once a week or twice a week. But they need to label it as non drinkable water for safety reasons! This was changed as laws regarding drinking water got more safe and more restricted.
Years ago you could consider every fountain drinkable except there was a sign. This still holds up true today unless you want the absolute safe for drinking experience I guess. But other fountains that are controlled once or twice a week are as safe as the others, this is what they told us from the experience and the measurements.
one of the best waters you will drink if there is no sign by it
So good and always the perfect temperature.
yup
In Zurich (and as far as I know all of Switzerland), water from public fountains is drinkable. If not, there would be a sign saying so. You might want to be careful with “fountains” you find in the alps when hiking. They might be drinking troughs not intended for human use (but most of the time the water will be fine anyways).
If there is no signage indicating otherwise, then it is drinkable.
Pan right to the crisis actors, writing on the floor 🙂
Same in Fribourg, if there is no sign the water isn’t potable, you can drink it from those fountains (of which we have a lot here).
Pensei que não ias falar.
Yes. Always. Switzerland HORRAHHHHH❤️😂
No, you will die immediately
While I think the water itself is safe for drinking, a few things make me nervous about those fountains in general.
I always see dogs drinking and licking the tap, once I saw a guy drinking and putting his lips around the tap.
Not to mention several homeless / drug addicts washing their body parts by throwing handfuls of water on them / the fountain itself.
I really hope they sanitize the taps regularly. ..
Yes! If there is a sign, probably no. But in general all are & taste good 😉
Swiss water is the best
Normally it should be, and usually (at least in Neuchâtel) there is a little metal plate that indicates that it is drinkable. And as many people said, if it’s not drinkable there will be a sign that reads “Eau non potable” or “Kein Trinkwasser” (or its Italian/Rumansch equivalent)
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Don’t know what kind of chemical “Weichmacher” that plastic bottle consists of, but otherwise: Yes, of course it’d drinkable.
And please stop asking such stupid questions in Züri. Ask in Jurabogen (JU, BL, SO) where they have much more problems with drinking water supplies.
Edit, here are just a few reminders for some downvoting idiot:
2015-12: [https://www.baselland.ch/politik-und-behorden/direktionen/volkswirtschafts-und-gesundheitsdirektion/medienmitteilungen/verunreinigung-des-trinkwassers-aufforderung-zum](https://www.baselland.ch/politik-und-behorden/direktionen/volkswirtschafts-und-gesundheitsdirektion/medienmitteilungen/verunreinigung-des-trinkwassers-aufforderung-zum)
2018-07: [https://www.blick.ch/schweiz/mittelland/nach-faekalkeimen-im-trinkwasser-solothurner-gemeinden-muessen-weiterhin-wasser-abkochen-id8623094.html](https://www.blick.ch/schweiz/mittelland/nach-faekalkeimen-im-trinkwasser-solothurner-gemeinden-muessen-weiterhin-wasser-abkochen-id8623094.html)
[https://www.20min.ch/story/faekalbakterien-verschmutzen-trinkwasser-154554347731](https://www.20min.ch/story/faekalbakterien-verschmutzen-trinkwasser-154554347731)
2019-06: [https://www.nau.ch/news/schweiz/trinkwasser-in-baselland-verschmutzt-65550242](https://www.nau.ch/news/schweiz/trinkwasser-in-baselland-verschmutzt-65550242)
2019-11: [https://www.bernerzeitung.ch/region/seeland-jura/die-bevoelkerung-von-courtelary-muss-das-wasser-abkochen/story/24128091](https://www.bernerzeitung.ch/region/seeland-jura/die-bevoelkerung-von-courtelary-muss-das-wasser-abkochen/story/24128091)
2020-11: [https://www.baselland.ch/politik-und-behorden/direktionen/volkswirtschafts-und-gesundheitsdirektion/medienmitteilungen/temporaeres-abkochgebot-fuer-trinkwasser-in-maisprach-buus-und-rickenbach](https://www.baselland.ch/politik-und-behorden/direktionen/volkswirtschafts-und-gesundheitsdirektion/medienmitteilungen/temporaeres-abkochgebot-fuer-trinkwasser-in-maisprach-buus-und-rickenbach)
2021-07: [https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/bakterien-im-wasser-trinkwasser-im-raum-hettiswil-be-verschmutzt](https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/bakterien-im-wasser-trinkwasser-im-raum-hettiswil-be-verschmutzt)
Yes.
Many water fountains have a “drinkable water” sign on them, and I believe there’s significant quality control for that sign to be there in the first place.
If the sign is not there, in Switzerland I would still drink if thirsty. I don’t think it’d make you sick but I wouldn’t bet much money on it though.
Yes but only once
Absolutely! Especially during a pandemic w/ an ever evolving virus.
Yes, it is drinkable unless the fountain ha a warning that states otherwise.
ive seen more written signs of non drinkable water than the opposite. so if theres no sign, you should be OK
Beautiful fountain
Only in areas that are predominantly Swiss as those people treat the water with respect and keep it sanitary
This is a civilized country. Yes, water is drinkable here.
If I remember correctly, in Zürich there’s a parallel network for water supply that is to be used in cases of emergency, and the public water fountains are connected to it. That way the system remains in constant (limited) use, it is easy to sample water for quality control, and of course you have fountains with water that is certainly drinkable. Not sure if any other canton uses the same system, better to ask than be sorry.
In Basel, fountain water is only bad if it’s explicitly labelled as “kein Trinkwasser”. They have to warn if it’s not drinkable, as drinkable is generally the rule not the exception.
(Just adding Basel, cause I saw a lot of Zurich comments but none for my hometown)
Yes. If its undrinkable there will be a notice saying so. This water gets me high!
Sim.
Yes, unless there’s a sign noting otherwise
Yes it is
When we were hiking last year, we came to a fountain with a sign saying “no drinking water”. So we asked in the restaurant next door if they could fill our drinking bottles. They told us we could fill our bottles at the fountain. It belongs to them. She explained to me that if a fountain is officially considered a drinking water fountain, you have to report it to the authorities and they do an annual drinking water inspection for a fee. From most fountains with the sign “no drinking water” can be drunk without hesitation. It is just not official.
In switzerland, if there is a source of water and it’s not controlled or non suitable for drinking there must be a clearly viewable Label that states ‘Kein Trikwasser’ by Law. Standards are pretty high in Switzerland and if you really have to drink from somewhere with said label, it could be not to bad (its a bad advice though, also be ready to get sick if you drink it).
In Switzerland water is very much drinkable unless labelled otherwise
I always drink at fountains when I cycle. In fact, there is a website that shows you (almost) all fountains in Switzerland. I plan my routes to be able to refill.
So unless it says “kein Trinkwasser” or the French/Italian alternative, you will be fine.
I also drink from random mountain ones when hiking in the summer. So I can say that I have drunk from many of these fountains and never had an issue.
Basically, the vast majority of wells in localities are connected to the drinking water supply, so they have drinking water.
However, some wells are not operated with the officially prescribed amount of water for reasons of economy. These wells have the indication no drinking water because with lower flow, impurities could develop in the pipes.
Yes. And in Geneva – it’s delicious.
Every fountain is, unless a sign on it says otherwise.
All the water from fountains is drinkable. If it’s not, it’s mentionned.
You can drink of most fountains in Aargau and Zürich. I worked in a company that provided energy and water and they told me the story behind the non drinkable water sign and the origin of it:
For a water fountain to be labeled as drinkable, they need to perform 1-2 check ups everyday and measure water pollution and stuff like that. Usually cities in this region control their water once a week or twice a week. But they need to label it as non drinkable water for safety reasons! This was changed as laws regarding drinking water got more safe and more restricted.
Years ago you could consider every fountain drinkable except there was a sign. This still holds up true today unless you want the absolute safe for drinking experience I guess. But other fountains that are controlled once or twice a week are as safe as the others, this is what they told us from the experience and the measurements.
one of the best waters you will drink if there is no sign by it
So good and always the perfect temperature.
yup
In Zurich (and as far as I know all of Switzerland), water from public fountains is drinkable. If not, there would be a sign saying so. You might want to be careful with “fountains” you find in the alps when hiking. They might be drinking troughs not intended for human use (but most of the time the water will be fine anyways).
If there is no signage indicating otherwise, then it is drinkable.
Pan right to the crisis actors, writing on the floor 🙂
Same in Fribourg, if there is no sign the water isn’t potable, you can drink it from those fountains (of which we have a lot here).
Pensei que não ias falar.
Yes. Always. Switzerland HORRAHHHHH❤️😂
No, you will die immediately
While I think the water itself is safe for drinking, a few things make me nervous about those fountains in general.
I always see dogs drinking and licking the tap, once I saw a guy drinking and putting his lips around the tap.
Not to mention several homeless / drug addicts washing their body parts by throwing handfuls of water on them / the fountain itself.
I really hope they sanitize the taps regularly. ..
Yes! If there is a sign, probably no. But in general all are & taste good 😉
Swiss water is the best
Normally it should be, and usually (at least in Neuchâtel) there is a little metal plate that indicates that it is drinkable. And as many people said, if it’s not drinkable there will be a sign that reads “Eau non potable” or “Kein Trinkwasser” (or its Italian/Rumansch equivalent)
No you need a doctor asap!!!!