Yes! The tap water is safe to drink.
Yes, tap water in Brussels is safe to drink, meeting European Union drinking water standards.
Regular testing ensures water quality, with results available online for public access and transparency.
In fact, Brussels tap water is considered excellent, with a neutral pH and low levels of minerals and nitrates.
Belgium is ranked as number 25 globally with a score of 88.2% in the water quality EPI research conducted by Yale University.
Brussels' tap water primarily comes from two sources: the Walloon Brabant aquifer and the Dyle River.
The aquifer, situated 30-50 meters underground, provides around 60% of the city's tap water.
The remaining 40% comes from the Dyle River, which is treated at the water treatment plant in Walloon Brabant.
Yes, Brussels has public drinking fountains that provide safe and clean drinking water.
These fountains are regularly maintained and monitored to ensure the water quality meets EU standards.
You can find them in public spaces, such as parks, squares, and near tourist attractions.
Here is a map showing all the locations of drinking water spots in Brussels. You can click on each water drop to open the spot directly in Google Maps for directions.