Yes! The tap water is safe to drink.
Yes, tap water in Kongsberg, Norway is safe to drink and meets European Union standards for drinking water quality.
The water supply in Kongsberg comes from surface water sources, which are treated and disinfected before distribution.
Regular testing ensures the water is free from harmful bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants, making it safe for consumption.
Norway is ranked as number 6 globally with a score of 97.6% in the water quality EPI research conducted by Yale University.
Tap water in Kongsberg comes from Lake Nordfjorden and the Numedalslågen River, which are surface water sources.
The water from these sources is treated at the Kongsberg Water Treatment Plant before being distributed to households.
The treatment process includes coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to remove impurities and pathogens.
Yes, Kongsberg has public drinking fountains that provide safe and clean drinking water.
These fountains are connected to the municipal water supply and are regularly maintained and tested.
The water from these fountains is safe to drink and meets the same quality standards as tap water.
Here is a map showing all the locations of drinking water spots in Kongsberg. You can click on each water drop to open the spot directly in Google Maps for directions.