From flushing out waste from the body to helping the brain function, water is essential to life. More so, travelers know its essence while on vacation. And the astute ones seek information about the water situation of a city before visiting. They understand that their health and convenience are as vital as their time out in a foreign place.

Also, if you are visiting the French capital, you will want to know if the tap water in the city is safe for drinking. And if you are the type that distrusts tap water, will boiling the water or adding filter be enough? The great thing is that tap water in Paris is declared safe to drink by the French and EU authorities, along with international bodies like the (WHO).

When you are out for dinner, you may ask for a carafe d’eau instead of bottled water. The bottled water is expensive and should not be considered if you are on a budget. Meanwhile, waiters are expected to serve you tap water, and you might observe a slight chloral taste or smell. Do not panic, it is clean and safe.

Is The Tap Water Of Paris Safe To Drink?

Since 1781, there has been indoor running water in the French capital, but there were just 125 houses linked at the time. Today the tap water system is safer than it was centuries ago. At the Eau de Paris’ analysis and research laboratories, they receive and record more than 200 samples that are split among various organic chemistry, chemical, corrosion, and bacteriology departments.

The samples are brought in from different sources. At first, there is the water collected by the laboratory groups from the distribution system and from the Eaude Paris reservoirs in Paris and close-by suburb. At the final stage, samples are also collected from households to make sure that the water running from the tap is potable.

Nitrates are a substance that is closely studied. Overuse, especially by children- has health disadvantages if they cracked up into nitrites in the body. 50 mg/l is the quality standard of European origin and water portability conditions.

(Image 1 Caption: Paris Fresh Water Fountain)

The conditions were determined by the idea of safeguarding the resources used in providing drinking water and by considering the various food exposure sources. The city water with content from 20 to 28 mg/l in the year is below the usual. Therefore, it is no potential threat for adults as regards nitrates, which are naturally in foods.