Yes! The tap water is safe to drink.
Tap water in Niš, Serbia is considered safe to drink, meeting national and EU standards.
Regular testing ensures water quality, and results are publicly available. Niš water supply is monitored by the Serbian Ministry of Health.
However, as with any tap water, it's recommended to run the tap for a few seconds before consumption.
Serbia is ranked as number 32 globally with a score of 82.6% in the water quality EPI research conducted by Yale University.
Niš tap water comes from the Nišava River and local springs, including the Bojača and Komren springs.
The water is treated at the Čukljenik Water Treatment Plant, which has a capacity of 1,200 liters per second.
Additionally, some neighborhoods receive water from local wells, but the majority is supplied from the Nišava River and springs.
Niš has public drinking fountains with safe water, regularly maintained and tested for quality.
These fountains are a convenient and sustainable way to refill bottles and stay hydrated.
Locals and tourists can use them, enjoying fresh and safe drinking water throughout the city.
Here is a map showing all the locations of drinking water spots in Niš. You can click on each water drop to open the spot directly in Google Maps for directions.