Can I drink River Thames water?
Can I drink River Thames water? As the Thames is tidal, its waters are 'brackish' – a mixture of fresh and saltwater. Drinking untreated Thames river water is unsafe, although historically it has been used for many domestic and industrial purposes including cooking, brewing and generating power.
Should you drink tap water in Europe?
Europe's Water Is Generally Safe Leave the iodine tablets at home! The tap water throughout most of Europe is completely safe to drink. The taps in hotels, homes, restaurants and cafés all run with potable water. Of course, there's always room for common sense.
Why is Thames water so expensive?
The overall bill increase is mainly due to inflation, including rising energy prices. Part of the bill increase also depends on our company performance. In 2021/22 we achieved most of our water supply targets, such as those relating to leaks and supply interruptions.
How clean is Thames water?
The Thames is considered to be the cleanest river in the world that flows through a major city. The Thames is home to 125 species of fish and more than 400 invertebrates. This is in spite of the fact that raw sewage is routinely pumped into the river during heavy rains.
Can you drink water in Paris?
Yes, tap water in Paris is perfectly safe to drink and is readily available wherever you go, even at public water fountains. As long as taps aren't labeled eau non potable—meaning “not for drinking” in French—everything else is potable. In fact, drinking water from the fountains of Paris has been encouraged.