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Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Auckland?
Yes, tap water in Auckland is safe to drink and meets national drinking water standards overseen by Taumata Arowai, New Zealand's water safety regulator.
Hardness
Soft
Country
New Zealand
Rating
Safe
Soft
Moderate
Hard
Very Hard
Water Source
Watercare supplies Auckland from a mix of dams in the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges, along with the Waikato River, treated to national standards.
Contaminants & Concerns
No significant health concerns.
Tips
- •Auckland's tap water is safe and good quality throughout the city
- •No need to buy bottled water in the city
- •Public facilities and parks generally have safe drinking fountains
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & References
The safety rating and guidance on this page draw on the following sources. See our full methodology.
- •WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality
- •CDC Travelers' Health destination pages
- •The municipal water utility's published quality data