In water, following the evolutionary theory, life was born, and now the quality of drinking water affects human life and health. The simple formula is H②O, but it contains many other elements. Moreover, their lack, like excess, affects well-being and health. Let's go on a trip to find out which countries have the cleanest tap water.
The best countries for the quality of tap water:
1
Switzerland
Reliable cans, accurate watches and the most delicious varieties of cheese. All this is Switzerland. So the state’s tap water in the heart of Europe is simply excellent. Quality is confirmed by the Swiss Consumer Federation. Imagine there is such an organization.
In any city in Switzerland, regardless of which canton it is located in, tap water contains a set of useful trace elements and meets the standards of acidity and alkalinity.
Some public organizations urge to drink only tap water, as it is more environmentally friendly and ten times cheaper than that sold in stores and served in restaurants.
2
Norway
According to WHO, the Scandinavian state is in second place in terms of the quality of water that flows through water pipes. You can freely drink it from the tap without fear of getting sick or poisoning.
The water here is tasty, clean, and its quality is monitored by the relevant government agencies. In the country of fjords, a clear system of control and cleaning of water pipes and treatment facilities has been established.
In recent years, sales of bottled water have been falling in Norway, and this is not due to savings, but simply the Norwegians prefer to quench their thirst from the water supply.
3
Luxembourg
The dwarf state can hardly be seen on the map of Europe, but in Luxembourg there are 70 reservoirs, underground rivers and natural keys.
Water resources easily provide residents of a small country with clean drinking water. Tourists coming to Luxembourg celebrate the purity and unique taste of water.
Water from natural sources undergoes special treatment and multi-level filtration. A couple of bottles of mineral water will be in the room in any hotel, but if they are not there, it is easy to quench your thirst from the tap without harm to health.
4
France
The country of revolutions and fine wine also boasts high quality tap water. The French know a lot about gourmet dishes, and their preparation requires good quality water.
Advanced technologies are used in water treatment, and the authorities strictly monitor the methods and compliance with filtration rules by treatment companies.
The two French cities of Vichy and the resort of Evian-les-Bains are leaders in quality. International organizations recognize that the French have the least bacteria in their water pipes.
5
Austria
The Austrian authorities established water supply to cities and towns from artesian wells and natural springs. Mountain springs have become the main source of high-quality water supply, filled with useful trace elements.
The first mountain spring, which began to be used for supply to water pipes, was equipped in October 1873. In 1888, residents of Vienna received high-quality water in their homes.
The entire water supply system is state-owned, and the quality is strictly controlled by the relevant government organizations.
6
Italy
Italians assure that in Italy you can drink water directly from numerous fountains in any city of the Apennine peninsula and Sicily.
The country's government strictly monitors the quality of water, the content of trace elements, and the number of bacteria. The water supply system of many cities was created during the period of the Roman Empire, and water is supplied to the taps through ancient aqueducts.
Tap water in Italian cities is considered one of the most environmentally friendly on the planet.
7
Great Britain
Pristine and conservative Britain, with its inherent pedantry, monitors the quality of tap water. A third of the water in English cities and villages comes from natural underground sources, the rest is provided by rivers and reservoirs.
The country has created a whole network of organizations that monitor the quality, number of bacteria, a set of chemical elements. To be in the faucet in the home kitchen, restaurant or hotel bathroom, the water will go through four stages of filtration.
The best evidence of British water quality is that the queen drinks water from the tap without any danger to health.
8
Germany
Pragmatic Germans, like the British, also strictly monitor the quality of water, and are unlikely to allow themselves to drink bad water. The German sewage treatment plants are equipped with ultramodern filtering equipment.
The government and municipal authorities carry out continuous quality control and supervision of the filtering stations. How is it different? Health is above all. Maybe because 93% of Germans are satisfied with the quality of water.
Historically, Germany has high quality water, because without it it is impossible to brew excellent beer. And in terms of quality and volume of production of this drink, Germany is certainly among the leaders.
By the way, on our site thebiggest.ru there is an interesting article about the largest brewing companies in the world.
9
Sweden
Residents of the Scandinavian country show the highest quality standards for tap water. In terms of water consumption, tap water is in second place after coffee.
The capital of Sweden is considered the world capital of drinking and natural water. Water protection is approached here with the characteristic scrupulousness and scope. Only in Sweden is a water week held to protect water resources.
The water here is clean, therefore, having ordered a glass of water in the restaurant, the waiter can bring you the water collected from the tap.
10
Iceland
In a country of magnificent volcanoes and unique geysers, drinking tap water is completely safe. World organizations note that the water in this country is one of the cleanest and safest among European countries.
The island state's drinking water has become a fashionable brand, and in any guidebook you can read the calls to drink only tap water. Such advertising slogans are added by the words that all the water is at the expense of the Government of Iceland.
In Iceland's stores you can find a plastic bottle with the inscription Kranavatn on the shelf, which means “tap water”.
11
Denmark
In Copenhagen and other cities of the northern country, it is safe to drink tap water. The government spends a lot of money on cleaning water from harmful impurities.
According to research, drinking water in Denmark is much more expensive than bottled water in other European countries. Danes pay not only for water quality, but also for its filtration.
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Tap water is not only clean, but also healthy. The symbol of purity and water quality is the Caritas Fountain, which has been functioning in the heart of the Danish capital since 1607. The name of the water attraction is translated from Latin as “Mercy”.
12
New Zealand
In 2005, the New Zealand government adopted new standards for piped drinking water. They were developed by specialists of the Ministry of Health.
For cleaning, special multilevel filtering technologies are used. Adventurers, setting off for new sensations to the ends of the earth, argue that water in New Zealand can be drunk directly from the lakes.
Some villages are provided with water resources directly from the numerous underground sources of the island state.
13
Latvia
Of the former Soviet republics in Baltic Latvia, the best tap water. It is useful and completely safe for human health.
Quality is monitored by government oversight bodies, and the world's most advanced technologies are used in cleaning. Tourists have learned to save money by visiting Latvia. They take an empty plastic bottle with them on an excursion and replenish their supplies of water from the tap.
Thebiggest also noted that in neighboring Estonia and Lithuania, doctors do not recommend following the example of Latvians and drinking tap water.
14
Costa Rica
An ecologically clean region of the planet with many natural attractions is quite capable of providing its residents and many tourists with high-quality water resources.
Technologists have developed specific methods for filtering and treating water, and now a small Central American state can be proud of the quality of its tap water.
In the New World, high-quality tap water also runs in Colombia, although in recent decades, quality has deteriorated due to the deterioration of wastewater treatment equipment.
15
Canada
North America has the best water in the provinces of Maple Leaf Country. The country has the richest reserves of clean, without special impurities, fresh water.
These are, first of all, great lakes, as well as huge glaciers in the north of the country. Tourists are surprised when they pick up tap water in Canada. Canadian tap water has a bluish tint, while in Europe it is yellowish.
You can drink tap water, but cautious Canadians try to drink from bottles, or if from tap, then passed through an additional filter.
Where you should not drink tap water
Countries where it is life-threatening to drink tap water deserve a separate article. And we simply outline the three leaders, where in no case should you drink tap water. These are Afghanistan, Chad and Ethiopia.
Conclusion
Summing up, let us say that many states are responsible for the quality of water, because the health and future of mankind depends on it. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of water in human life and all life on the planet, because WHO and other international organizations are closely monitoring the quality of drinking water. The calendar even has a separate day for monitoring the quality of drinking water, and it is celebrated annually on September 18.
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