Yes! The tap water is safe to drink.
Tap water in Ely, UK is safe to drink, meeting European Union standards.
Regular testing ensures water quality, and failures are rare.
Check your local water company's website for latest reports if concerned.
United Kingdom is ranked as number 2 globally with a score of 98.2% in the water quality EPI research conducted by Yale University.
Ely's tap water comes from Anglian Water's supply, sourced from rivers, reservoirs, and underground aquifers.
Main sources include the River Great Ouse, River Cam, and Waterbeach and Dernford Reservoirs.
Treatment plants remove impurities, making water safe for consumption.
Ely has public drinking fountains, but their safety and maintenance vary.
Some fountains are well-maintained and safe to drink from, while others may not be regularly cleaned.
Exercise caution when using public fountains, and consider using bottled or tap water instead.
Here is a map showing all the locations of drinking water spots in Ely. You can click on each water drop to open the spot directly in Google Maps for directions.